Dr. Lana K Bur MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
413 Lilly Rd Ne Olympia WA, 98506About
Dr. Lana Bur is a nephrologist practicing in Olympia, WA. Dr. Bur specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bur 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 Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 2001
University of Maryland School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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