Dr. Yumiko T Knudson MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
433 Seminole Rd Suite 210 Muskegon MI, 49444About
Dr. Yumiko Knudson is a nephrologist practicing in Muskegon, MI. Dr. Knudson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Knudson most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
GUMMA UNIV 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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