Dr. Joanna Qiong Sattar M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6050 Greenfield Rd Suite 101 Dearborn MI, 48126About
Dr. Joanna Sattar is a nephrologist practicing in Dearborn, MI. Dr. Sattar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sattar 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
Wayne State University School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Fellowships
- University of Michigan Nephrology
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