Dr. Philip J. Feitelson MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
225 Flexner Way Suite 301 Louisville Kentucky, 90202About
Dr. Philip Feitelson is a nephrologist practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Feitelson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Feitelson 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
University of Louisville
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1966
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1966
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Osteoarthritis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Lupus
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- University of Louisville
Fellowships
- University of Chicago
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Kentucky Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Trying Really Hard
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