Mr. Tarek M Nammour M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1200 S Farmerville St Ruston LA, 71270About
Dr. Tarek Nammour is a nephrologist practicing in Ruston, LA. Dr. Nammour specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Nammour 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
Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Glomerular actions of a free radical-generated novel prostaglandin, 8-epi-prostaglandin F2 alpha, in the rat. Evidence for interaction with thromboxane A2 receptors.
- Formation of unique biologically active prostaglandins in vivo by a non-cyclooxygenase free radical catalyzed mechanism.
- A series of prostaglandin F2-like compounds are produced in vivo in humans by a non-cyclooxygenase, free radical-catalyzed mechanism.
- Differential effects of alpha and beta adrenergic blockade on glucose and lactate metabolism during acute stress.
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