Dr. Ahmad Mahdi Tuffaha M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3901 Rainbow Blvd Mail Stop 3002, Univ Kansas City KS, 66103About
Dr. Ahmad Tuffaha is a nephrologist practicing in Kansas City, KS. Dr. Tuffaha specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Tuffaha 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acute Kidney Failure, Diabetic Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis And More
Fellowships
- University of Missouri-Kansas City
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