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Dr. Douglas Lax DO, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Douglas Lax DO

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(31)
242 Merrick Rd Suite 304 Rockville Centre NY, 11570
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Dr. Douglas Lax is a nephrologist practicing in Rockville Centre, NY. Dr. Lax specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lax 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

Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny 1983

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 1983

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Dr. Douglas Lax DO's Practice location

Practice At 242 Merrick Rd Suite 304

242 Merrick Rd Suite 304 -
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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Dr. Douglas Lax DO has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 31 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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SOUTH NASSAU COMMUNITIES HOSPITALl

ONE HEALTHY WAY OCEANSIDE NY 11572

Head west on Merrick Road 566 ft
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