Dr. Bashar Alzahabi MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
900 W Temple Ave Effingham IL, 62401Rating
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About
Dr. Bashar Alzahabi is a nephrologist practicing in Effingham, IL. Dr. Alzahabi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Alzahabi 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 of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1988
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria 1988
University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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