Dr. Saeed Kronfli M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7610 Carroll Ave Suite 480 Takoma Park MD, 20912About
Dr. Saeed Kronfli is a nephrologist practicing in Takoma Park, MD. Dr. Kronfli specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kronfli 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
Univ Of Khartoum, Fac Of Med, Khartoum, Sudan MD
University of Wales in Great Britain
University of Khartoum Faculty of Medicine 1982
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