Dr. Kar H. Own MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
975 Sereno Dr Vallejo CA, 94589About
Dr. Kar Own is a nephrologist practicing in Vallejo, CA. Dr. Own specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Own 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
Mandalay Univ, Inst of Med, Mandalay, Myanmar 1988
Mandalay University / Department of Medical Sciences 1988
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1988
Institute of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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