Lawrence Wong
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
12662 TELECOM DR TEMPLE TERRACE FL, 33637About
Dr. Lawrence Wong is a nephrologist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Wong specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wong 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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Wayne State University School of Medicine 2002
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