Dr. Douglas A. Amare M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
124a South University Blvd Mobile AL, 36608About
Dr. Douglas Amare is a nephrologist practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Amare specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Amare 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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