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Dr. Karen Tamano M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Karen Tamano M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

3/5(7)
8901 W 74th St Suite 120 Overland Park KS, 66204
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3/5

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Dr. Karen Tamano is a nephrologist practicing in Overland Park, KS. Dr. Tamano specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Tamano 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.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

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

Dr. Karen Tamano, MD

8901 W 74th St Suite 120 -
Overland Park, KS 66204
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New patients: 913-831-2430
Fax: 913-831-0108

4320 WORNALL RD -
KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
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New patients: 816-531-0552
Fax: 816-756-2503

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Dr. Karen Tamano M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 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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