Dr. Joseph P Mckenna M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1277 Mercy Dr Muskegon MI, 49444About
Dr. Joseph Mckenna is a nephrologist practicing in Muskegon, MI. Dr. Mckenna specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Mckenna 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 Alberta Faculty Of Med and Dentistry Edmonton Ab Canada 1963
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 2001
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Neuropathic orofacial pain: cannabinoids as a therapeutic avenue.
- Phase Analysis of Metabolic Oscillations and Membrane Potential in Pancreatic Islet β-Cells.
- Ca2+ Effects on ATP Production and Consumption Have Regulatory Roles on Oscillatory Islet Activity.
- Glucose Oscillations Can Activate an Endogenous Oscillator in Pancreatic Islets.
- Assessment of Thiel-Embalmed Cadavers as a Teaching Tool for Oral Anatomy and Local Anesthesia.
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