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Dr. Karen Muro M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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497 Winn Way Suite A-210 Decatur GA, 30030
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Dr. Karen Muro is a nephrologist practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Muro specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Muro 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 Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1986

University of California 1986

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

Female Russian 34 years of experience

Dr. Karen Muro M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 497 Winn Way Suite A-210

497 Winn Way Suite A-210 -
Decatur, GA 30030
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595 HURRICANE SHOALS RD NW STE 100 -
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
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Dr. Karen Muro M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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