Mr. Hatim A Hassan MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5841 S MARYLAND AVE CHICAGO IL, 60637About
Dr. Hatim Hassan is a nephrologist practicing in Meriden, CT. Dr. Hassan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hassan 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 Khartoum, Fac Of Med, Khartoum, Sudan 1994
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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