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Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa M.D, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa M.D

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON SC, 29425

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Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa is a nephrologist practicing in CHARLESTON, SC. Dr. Saigusa specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Saigusa 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

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Dr. Takamitsu Saigusa M.D's Practice location

171 ASHLEY AVE -
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
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339 Hicks St -
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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