Dr. Alan Wasserstein MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3400 Spruce St 210 White Building Philadelphia PA, 19104About
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
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
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