Dr. Sherif M Elassal M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
960 Chester Blvd Richmond IN, 47374About
Dr. Sherif Elassal is a nephrologist practicing in Richmond, IN. Dr. Elassal specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Elassal 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 Cairo- Fac Of Med- Cairo- Egypt (- Prior /) 1984
University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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