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Dr. Alan Wasserstein MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Alan Wasserstein MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(4)
3400 Spruce St 210 White Building Philadelphia PA, 19104
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Dr. Alan Wasserstein is a nephrologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Wasserstein specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wasserstein 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

Albert Einstein Medicine

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1973

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1976

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

Awards

  •  2012 Philadelphia Super Doctors 
  •  2002, 2002 Recognized in Philadelphia Magazine 's Top Docs issue 

Treatments

  • Dialysis, Kidney Stones, Kidney Failure

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Society of Nephrology 
  • Member College of Physicians of Philadelphia 

Dr. Alan Wasserstein MD's Practice location

Practice At 3400 Spruce St 210 White Building

3400 Spruce St 210 White Building -
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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New patients: 215-662-2638
Fax: 215-349-5703

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Dr. Alan Wasserstein MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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