Dr. Douglas Lax DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
242 Merrick Rd Suite 304 Rockville Centre NY, 11570About
Dr. Douglas Lax is a nephrologist practicing in Rockville Centre, NY. Dr. Lax specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lax 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
Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny 1983
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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