Mr. Benjamin Maduakonam Igwemezie M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
635 N Main St High Point NC, 27260About
Dr. Benjamin Igwemezie is a nephrologist practicing in High Point, NC. Dr. Igwemezie specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Igwemezie 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
Univ Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria 1987
University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Med University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital 1987
University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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