Dr. Tarik Lalwani MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3400 Spruce St 1 Founders Building Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Tarik Lalwani is a nephrologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Lalwani specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lalwani 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
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Kidney Problems, Kidney Stones
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