Dr. Kathryn E. Ussai M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 301 Allentown PA, 18103About
Dr. Kathryn Ussai is a nephrologist practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Ussai specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ussai 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
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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