Dr. Tamer S. Ahmed M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2200 W Eau Gallie Blvd Suite 202c Melbourne FL, 32935About
Dr. Tamer Ahmed is a nephrologist practicing in Melbourne, FL. Dr. Ahmed specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ahmed 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.
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University of Pennsylvania, PA 1996
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