Dr. Ahmad Al masry MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
200 HAWKINS DR IOWA CITY IA, 52242About
Dr. Ahmad Al masry is a nephrologist practicing in IOWA CITY, IA. Dr. Al masry specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Al masry 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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