Dr. Omaima Degani M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1445 N Hunt Club Rd Suite 201 Gurnee IL, 60031About
Dr. Omaima Degani is a nephrologist practicing in Gurnee, IL. Dr. Degani specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Degani 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
American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine MD
American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- University of Michigan Hospital 2006
- University of Michigan, Nephrology
- University of Michigan Medical Center, Nephrology
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