Dr. Nasrin Ashouian MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1591 Medical Dr Pottstown PA, 19464About
Dr. Nasrin Ashouian is a nephrologist practicing in Pottstown, PA. Dr. Ashouian specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ashouian 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 2005
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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