
Dr. Barbara Labban MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
501 Howard Ave Suite D 204 Altoona PA, 16601About
Dr. Barbara Labban is a nephrologist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Labban specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Labban 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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