Dr. Joseph D O'gorman D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4300b W Railroad St Gulfport MS, 39501About
Dr. Joseph O'gorman is a nephrologist practicing in Gulfport, MS. Dr. O'gorman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. O'gorman 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1986
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1986
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