Dr. Ashar Luqman M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
600 4TH STREET SIOUX CITY IA, 51101About
Dr. Ashar Luqman is a nephrologist practicing in SIOUX CITY, IA. Dr. Luqman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Luqman 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
Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan 2005
Allama Iqbal Medical College 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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