Dr. Ahsan Usman MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
19 Olt Ave Pekin IL, 61554About
Dr. Ahsan Usman is a nephrologist practicing in Pekin, IL. Dr. Usman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Usman 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
King Edward Medical University 1998
Punjab Medical College 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Psychosis
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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