Dr. Nicole M. Kemper, MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1130 Nw 22nd Ave Suite 640 Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. Nicole Kemper is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Kemper specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kemper 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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- Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital GME (Nephrology)
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