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Dr. Paul Sacks M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
15255 N 40th St. Bldg 5, Ste 135 Phoenix AZ, 85032About
Dr. Paul Sacks is a nephrologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Sacks specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sacks 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1982
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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