Dr. Dona Tsihwa Wu M.D. / P.H.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1639 Pierce Dr Ne C/O Sheila Thomas Atlanta GA, 30322About
Dr. Dona Wu is a nephrologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Wu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wu 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.
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