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Dr. John A Kennedy MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. John A Kennedy MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

1624 S I St Suite 303 Tacoma WA, 98405

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Dr. John Kennedy is a nephrologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Kennedy specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kennedy 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

Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1962

Georgetown University School of Medicine 1962

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

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Tacoma, WA 98405
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