Dr. Aaron Gurfinchel MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
815 N Larkin Ave Suite 205 Joliet IL, 60435About
Dr. Aaron Gurfinchel is a nephrologist practicing in Joliet, IL. Dr. Gurfinchel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gurfinchel 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
Univ Nac Mayor De San Marcos- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Lima- Peru 1989
Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos, Facultad De Medicina 1989
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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