Dr. Walid G. Abou assi M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7605 Forest Ave Suite 210 Henrico VA, 23229About
Dr. Walid Abou assi is a nephrologist practicing in Henrico, VA. Dr. Abou assi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Abou assi 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
st joseph university 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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