Dr. Yoon J Ahn MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2228 S Broad St Philadelphia PA, 19145About
Dr. Yoon Ahn is a nephrologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Ahn specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ahn 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1991
Temple University School of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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