Dr. Israel Louis Wacks M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1002 S Old Dixie Hwy Suite 204 Jupiter FL, 33458About
Dr. Israel Wacks is a nephrologist practicing in Jupiter, FL. Dr. Wacks specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wacks 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 The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences,Parktown, South Africa MD
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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