
Dr. Mohammad Umair Zafar M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
55 Lake Ave N Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Mohammad Zafar is a nephrologist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Zafar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zafar 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.
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