Dr. Hani Alsharif MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2003 W Fulton St Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Hani Alsharif is a nephrologist practicing in Evergreen Park, IL. Dr. Alsharif specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Alsharif 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.
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