Dr. George Chris Canas M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7990 University Ave Ne Minneapolis MN, 55432About
Dr. George Canas is a nephrologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Canas specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Canas 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1998
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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