Dr. Kirk A Duncan MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1295 E 151st St Suite 7 Olathe KS, 66062About
Dr. Kirk Duncan is a nephrologist practicing in Olathe, KS. Dr. Duncan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Duncan 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Awards
- Kansas City Super Doctors 2009-2012
Fellowships
- Nephrology, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS 1983
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- Nephrology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS 1983
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