Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
812 Campus Dr Joliet IL, 60435Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Morufu Alausa is a nephrologist practicing in Joliet, IL. Dr. Alausa specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Alausa 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
University Lagos Medicine
University of Lagos College of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Chronic Kidney Disease, High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Kidney Stones And More
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