Dr. Curtis W. Lee, MD, Internist
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Dr. Curtis W. Lee, MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(10)
24 Mauna Kea St Hilo HI, 96720
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4/5

About

Dr. Curtis Lee is a nephrologist practicing in Hilo, HI. Dr. Lee specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lee 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 of Hawaii 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Curtis W. Lee, MD's Practice location

24 Mauna Kea St -
Hilo, HI 96720
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New patients: 808-961-6655, 808-961-6655
Fax: 808-935-5680

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Dr. Curtis W. Lee, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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