
Dr. Alexandra E Straight MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6200 Shingle Creek Pkwy Suite 300 Minneapolis MN, 55430About
Dr. Alexandra Straight is a nephrologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Straight specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Straight 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
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 2001
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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