Dr. Marisa Johnson MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1750 9th Ave Suite 201 Port Arthur TX, 77642About
Dr. Marisa Johnson is a nephrologist practicing in Port Arthur, TX. Dr. Johnson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Johnson 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
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1997
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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