Dr. Salim Albert Khoury M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2932 172nd St Flushing NY, 11358About
Dr. Salim Khoury is a nephrologist practicing in Flushing, NY. Dr. Khoury specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Khoury 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
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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