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Dr. Rukhsana Muneer M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
183 N Addison Ave Elmhurst IL, 60126About
Dr. Rukhsana Muneer is a nephrologist practicing in Elmhurst, IL. Dr. Muneer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Muneer 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
Government Medical College Srinagar, Kashmir University, Faculty of Medicine,Srinagar, India MD 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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