Dr. Marwan Kaskas MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2501 Greenwood Rd Shreveport LA, 71103About
Dr. Marwan Kaskas is a nephrologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Kaskas specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kaskas 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 Tech De Santiago (Utesa)- Esc De Med- Santiago 1985
Hi-Tech Medical College & Hospital 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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