Dr. Leonidas G Vassilaros M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1340 Belmont Ave Suite 2300 Youngstown OH, 44504About
Dr. Leonidas Vassilaros is a nephrologist practicing in Youngstown, OH. Dr. Vassilaros specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Vassilaros 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
University of Athens School of Health Sciences 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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