Dr. Abbas Yousef Elkhatib M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
296 NEW HOPE RD STE 2 PRINCETON WV, 24740About
Dr. Abbas Elkhatib is a nephrologist practicing in Saginaw, MI. Dr. Elkhatib specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Elkhatib 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 Jordan, Fac Of Med, Amman, Jordan 1984
University of Jordan / Faculty of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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