Dr. Joseph M Jacobs MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
701 Ostrum St Suite 602 Bethlehem PA, 18015Rating
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Dr. Joseph Jacobs is a nephrologist practicing in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Jacobs specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Jacobs 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
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1984
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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