Dr. Kathleen S. Padgitt M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1340 Belmont Avenue Suite 2300 Youngstown Ohio, 44504Rating
5/5
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Dr. Kathleen Padgitt is a nephrologist practicing in Youngstown, Ohio. Dr. Padgitt specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Padgitt 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
Northeastern Ohio Medical College
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 1989
NEOUCOM (Nephrology)
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Clinical Hypertension
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Lectures on Plant Based Nutrition -
- Vice President, The Kidney Group -
Internships
- Western Reserve Care System
Fellowships
- Allegheny General Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Physicians, American Society of Internal Medicine, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Society of Hypertension, Ohio State Medical Association, National Kidney Foundation
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