Dr. Alemka Babich M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2 Coraci Blvd Suite 9 Shirley NY, 11967About
Dr. Alemka Babich is a nephrologist practicing in Shirley, NY. Dr. Babich specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Babich 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
Sveucilista "V Bakaric" Univ Rijeka, Med Fak, Rijeka, Croatia 1993
University Of Rijeka, Faculty Of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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