Dr. Tarek Maurice Ashkar M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
915 N Grand Blvd Saint Louis MO, 63106About
Dr. Tarek Ashkar is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Ashkar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ashkar 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
Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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