Dr. Hui Jin Kim MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4409 Utica St Suite 100 Metairie LA, 70006About
Dr. Hui Kim is a nephrologist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Kim specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kim 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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