Dr. John P Lucia M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8330 Naab Rd Suite 234 Indianapolis IN, 46260About
Dr. John Lucia is a nephrologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Lucia specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lucia 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1996
Indiana University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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