Dr. Jim N Hilepo MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1999 Marcus Ave Suite 216 New Hyde Park NY, 11042About
Dr. Jim Hilepo is a nephrologist practicing in New Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Hilepo specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hilepo 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1992
New York Medical College 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Kidney Stones
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Indigestion
- Vascular Disease
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