Dr. Mokhtar N Nasir MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
826 Washington Road Suite 100 Westminster MD, 21157About
Dr. Mokhtar Nasir is a nephrologist practicing in Westminster, MD. Dr. Nasir specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Nasir 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 Antigua College of Medicine 1985
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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