Dr. Sheron Latcha MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1275 York Ave Suite 1204b New York NY, 10065About
Dr. Sheron Latcha is a nephrologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Latcha specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Latcha 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
Stony Brook University School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Fellowships
- North Shore University Hospital
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