John Opsahl
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3931 Louisiana Ave S Suite W300 Minneapolis MN, 55426About
Dr. John Opsahl is a nephrologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Opsahl specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Opsahl 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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