Dr. Irfan Omar M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
29877 Telegraph Rd Suite 400 Southfield MI, 48034About
Dr. Irfan Omar is a nephrologist practicing in Southfield, MI. Dr. Omar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Omar 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
Nishtar Medical College, Bahuddin Zakaria Univ. MD
Nishtar Medical College, Bahuddin Zakaria Univ. 1976
University of Adelaide Faculty of Health Sciences
Nishtar Medical College & Hospital 1977
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