Dr. Nelson P Kopyt DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
401 N 17th St Suite 212 Allentown PA, 18104About
Dr. Nelson Kopyt is a nephrologist practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Kopyt specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kopyt 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Slowing progression along the renal disease continuum.
- Chronic kidney disease: the new silent killer.
- Acute kidney injury: new concepts in definition, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment.
- Efficacy of cinacalcet with low-dose vitamin D in incident haemodialysis subjects with secondary hyperparathyroidism.
- A Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of HX575 (Epoetin Alfa Proposed Biosimilar) with Epoetin Alfa in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease.
Clinical Trials
Fellowships
- Nephrology Temple University Health Science Center Philadelphia, PA 1983
- Nephrology Temple University Health Science Center Philadelphia, PA 1984
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