Dr. Bereket Alemu M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. Bereket Alemu is a nephrologist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Alemu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Alemu 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.
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