Dr. Nivin Aziz M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3288 MOANALUA RD HONOLULU HI, 96819About
Dr. Nivin Aziz is a nephrologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Aziz specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Aziz 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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