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Dr. Nnamdi Nwaohiri, MD, MPH
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
575 Professional Dr Ste 290 Lawrenceville GA, 30046About
Dr. Nnamdi Nwaohiri is a nephrologist practicing in Lawrenceville, GA. Dr. Nwaohiri specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Nwaohiri 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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- Dr. William George Paxton M.D., PH.D.595 HURRICANE SHOALS RD NW LAWRENCEVILLE GA 30046
- Dr. Susan C Hill M.D.5671 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne Atlanta GA 30342
- Dr. Mary Ardesar Morrow M.D.7525 Covington Hwy Lithonia GA 30058
- Dr. Jayanti Jasti M.D.,1000 Medical Center Blvd Lawrenceville GA 30046
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