Dr. Alexander Kosenko M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
350 E Bayfront Pkwy Unit C Erie PA, 16507About
Dr. Alexander Kosenko is a nephrologist practicing in Erie, PA. Dr. Kosenko specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kosenko 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
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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