Dr. Karen Tamano M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8901 W 74th St Suite 120 Overland Park KS, 66204About
Dr. Karen Tamano is a nephrologist practicing in Overland Park, KS. Dr. Tamano specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Tamano 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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