Dr. Lawrence T. Choy MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
142-20 Franklin Avenue Flushing NY, 11355About
Dr. Lawrence Choy is a nephrologist practicing in Flushing, NY. Dr. Choy specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Choy 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1979
New York Medical College 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Sciatica
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Herniated Disc
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Dementia
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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