Dr. John L Musa MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
610 S Sherman St Suite 201 Spokane WA, 99202About
Dr. John Musa is a nephrologist practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Musa specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Musa 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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