Dr. Jamal Kalala M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
225 Nc Highway 16 S Taylorsville NC, 28681Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Jamal Kalala is a nephrologist practicing in Taylorsville, NC. Dr. Kalala specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kalala 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
Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Jamal Kalala, MD
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