Dr. John Michael Kasey DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
432 - 16th Street Suite B Ashland KY, 41101About
Dr. John Kasey is a nephrologist practicing in Ashland, KY. Dr. Kasey specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kasey 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
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Med 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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