Dr. David A Makil M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1750 E Desert Inn Rd #200 Las Vegas NV, 89169About
Dr. David Makil is a nephrologist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Makil specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Makil 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
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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