Dr. Nizar M. Attallah M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Stuite 250 Louisville KY, 40205About
Dr. Nizar Attallah is a nephrologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Attallah specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Attallah 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
Univ Of Jordan, Fac Of Med, Amman, Jordan 1998
University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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