Dr. Justin Thomas Teiwes M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2790 Clay Edwards Dr Suite 410 Kansas City MO, 64116About
Dr. Justin Teiwes is a nephrologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Teiwes specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Teiwes 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
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Professional Memberships
- Member Saint Luke's Care
Fellowships
- Nephrology, Univ of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 2006
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