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Dr. Mary Tahnk-johnson MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6490 Excelsior Blvd Suite W300 Minneapolis MN, 55426About
Dr. Mary Tahnk-johnson is a nephrologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Tahnk-johnson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Tahnk-johnson 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1991
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 1996
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Twin Cities
Fellowships
- Nephrology Fellowship: Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 1995
- Critical Care Fellowship: Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 1993
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