Dr. Wassim A El-hitti M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
14601 Detroit Ave #490 Lakewood OH, 44107About
Dr. Wassim El-hitti is a nephrologist practicing in Lakewood, OH. Dr. El-hitti specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. El-hitti 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
American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine MD
American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine 2000
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