Dr. Douglas E Johnson M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 301 Allentown PA, 18103About
Dr. Douglas Johnson is a nephrologist practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Johnson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Johnson 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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