Dr. Catherine S Coit MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. Catherine Coit is a nephrologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Coit specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Coit 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.
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Emory University School Of Medicine
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 1990
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