Dr. Uzma Fatima Mehdi MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5359 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas TX, 75390About
Dr. Uzma Mehdi is a nephrologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Mehdi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Mehdi 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
Sind Med College University Of Karachi Karachi Pakistan 1996
Karachi Medical and Dental College 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Fellowships
- UT Southwestern Medical Center- Division of Nephrology Nephrology
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