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Dr. Nicole M. Kemper, MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
9155 SW BARNES RD STE 402 PORTLAND OR, 97225About
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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- Dr. Andreea Luiza Andone M.D.9427 Sw Barnes Rd Portland OR 97225
- Dr. Karen A Douek MD9155 SW Barnes Rd Ste 402 Portland OR 97225
- Dr. Thomas M Kennefick MD9155 SW BARNES RD STE 402 PORTLAND OR 97225
- Dr. Rubin Chandran MD9155 SW Barnes Rd Ste 402 Portland OR 97225
- Dr. Fareha A Nawaz MD9205 SW BARNES RD PORTLAND OR 97225
- Dr. Mitchell A Hawkey MD9155 SW BARNES RD STE 402 PORTLAND OR 97225
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9205 SW BARNES ROAD PORTLAND OR 97225OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICSl
3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD PORTLAND OR 97239LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl
1015 NW 22ND AVENUE, W121 PORTLAND OR 97210