Dr. Umair Athar D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
12000 E 12 Mile Rd Warren MI, 48093About
Dr. Umair Athar is a nephrologist practicing in Warren, MI. Dr. Athar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Athar 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.
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