Marrouf Azar, MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
801 Tuuri Pl Flint MI, 48503About
Dr. Marrouf Azar is a nephrologist practicing in Flint, MI. Dr. Azar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Azar 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
Damascus University School of Medicine Medical Degree 0
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- Detroit Medical Center
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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Marrouf Azar, who serves patients throughout the State of Michigan.
A skilled nephrologist, Dr. Azar is affiliated with Kidney Consultants of Michigan, seeing patients in Roseville, Grosse Pointe, Troy, Sterling Heights, and St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
The team of professionals at Kidney Consultants of Michigan believe in the importance of maintaining a healthy body and a healthy mind. They emphasize preventive health care as well as comprehensive treatment of medical conditions. They are dedicated to taking care of patients’ healthcare needs and are here to answer any questions or concerns they may have.
Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Azar earned his medical degree at the Damascus University School of Medicine in Syria in 2006. Wanting to further his education, he relocated to the United States and completed his residency in internal medicine at the Hurley Medical Center in 2012. Finally, he completed his fellowship in nephrology at the Detroit Medical Center in 2014.
Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in nephrology and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care or kidney transplantation when it becomes necessary.
On a more personal note, Dr. Azar is fluent in both English and Arabic.
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