Dr. John D Koethe MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
230 W Washington Sq Suite 100 Philadelphia PA, 19106About
Dr. John Koethe is a nephrologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Koethe specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Koethe 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1982
Temple University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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