Dr. Joseph D Whelan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8330 Naab Rd Suite 234 Indianapolis IN, 46260About
Dr. Joseph Whelan is a nephrologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Whelan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Whelan 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1990
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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