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Dr. Sajid Latif, M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
Dr. Sajid Latif is a nephrologist practicing in Port Orange, FL. Dr. Latif specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Latif 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.
35 years
Experience
Dr. Sajid Latif, M.D.
- Port Orange, FL
- Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan
- Accepting new patients
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Is kidney pain after COVID normal?
Back pain can be confused with kidney pain, more commonly patients recovered from Covid have lingering Musculoskeletal issues, there may be several reasons, but weakness, lethargy, READ MORE
Back pain can be confused with kidney pain, more commonly patients recovered from Covid have lingering Musculoskeletal issues, there may be several reasons, but weakness, lethargy, and lack of movement may cause the muscle to become more flaccid. True kidney pain may occasionally occur, it is likely associated with kidney stone disease. Please do have an evaluation with with your doctor.
Can you live a normal life with kidney transplant?
Absolutely! Kidney transplant is unique experience and once you recover you have more choices of food, less dietary restrictions, more opportunities to go back to work force, it READ MORE
Absolutely! Kidney transplant is unique experience and once you recover you have more choices of food, less dietary restrictions, more opportunities to go back to work force, it is treatment of choice for End stage Renal failure as compared to artificial modalities and quality of life improves significantly.
How long does it take to get a new kidney?
In US the waiting time depends on many factors, the key consideration are length of dialysis, regional variability meaning number of patients on waiting list and availability of READ MORE
In US the waiting time depends on many factors, the key consideration are length of dialysis, regional variability meaning number of patients on waiting list and availability of donor kidney in particular area also plays a role as allocation of kidneys are divided regionally, your chances improve by multiple site listing, The fastest way to get a kidney transplant is still if you have a family member or a friend who is interest in kidney donation, most of the Transplant programs offer participation in paired donating where if donor do not match to recipient they can still donate to someone else and in exchange get a kidney donation from a registered alternative donor.
