Dr. Shawn Elizabeth Donelon M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3330 Masonic Drive Alexandria LA, 71301About
Dr. Shawn Donelon is a nephrologist practicing in Alexandria, LA. Dr. Donelon specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Donelon 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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