Dr. Kenneth Lee Choi MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8668 Broadway Nani, Ltd Merrillville IN, 46410About
Dr. Kenneth Choi is a nephrologist practicing in Merrillville, IN. Dr. Choi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Choi 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
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Chlorthalidone vs other low-dose diuretics.
- Antihypertensive, antiproteinuric therapy and myocardial infarction and stroke prevention.
- Hypertension treatment guidelines: practical implications.
- Accuracy of physical examination in the detection of arteriovenous fistula stenosis.
- Accuracy of physical examination in the detection of arteriovenous graft stenosis.
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