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Dr. Martin K Kittaka MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
172 Schiller St Elmhurst IL, 60126About
Dr. Martin Kittaka is a nephrologist practicing in Elmhurst, IL. Dr. Kittaka specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kittaka 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Michael L Cohan MD133 E BRUSH HILL RD ELMHURST IL 60126
- Dr. Rukhsana Muneer M.D.133 E BRUSH HILL RD ELMHURST IL 60126
- Dr. Madhavi Ryali M.D.133 E BRUSH HILL RD UNIT 301 ELMHURST IL 60126
- Dr. Donald F Cronin MD172 Schiller Elmhurst IL 60126
- Dr. Zahra Deen M.D.133 E BRUSH HILL RD UNIT 301 ELMHURST IL 60126
- Dr. Luis E Cespedes M.D.183 N Addison Ave Elmhurst IL 60126
Nearest Hospitals
LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
701 WEST NORTH AVE MELROSE PARK IL 60160ELMHURST MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
155 EAST BRUSH HILL ROAD ELMHURST IL 60126