Nino Alapishvili
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4440 W 95th St Oak Lawn IL, 60453About
Dr. Nino Alapishvili is a nephrologist practicing in Oak Lawn, IL. Dr. Alapishvili specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Alapishvili 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
University of Illinois College of Medicine 2006
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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