Mr. Mark I chieh Hong M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
910 N EISENHOWER AVE MASON CITY IA, 50401About
Dr. Mark Hong is a nephrologist practicing in MASON CITY, IA. Dr. Hong specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hong 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.
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