Dr. Melissa L Lynn MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2501 Greenwood Rd Shreveport LA, 71103About
Dr. Melissa Lynn is a nephrologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Lynn specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lynn 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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