Dr. Jessica Geimer Lucas D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2101 Jacob St Wheeling WV, 26003About
Dr. Jessica Lucas is a nephrologist practicing in Wheeling, WV. Dr. Lucas specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lucas 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
West Virginia School of Osteo Med-Lewisburg DO
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Med 2005
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 2004
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Vascular Disease
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- Dr. Marnie J Marker M.D.58 16th St Wheeling WV 26003
- Dr. Marion H Drews M.D.58 16th St Wheeling WV 26003
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