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Dr. Mohammad Zahid MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1530 North Randall Road Suite 200 Elgin Illinois, 60123About
Dr. Mohammad Zahid is a nephrologist practicing in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Zahid specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zahid 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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Education and Training
Dow Medical College - MD
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1978
University of Karachi, Sind Med College, Karachi, Pakistan
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
- Assistant Professor, University of Illinois -
- Academic Physician, Department of Nephrology, Northwestern University -
Awards
- Central Nervous Systemand Cardiac Manifestations of Hydrochlorothiazide overdosage and treatment with Hemodialysis, American Journal of Kidney Diseased, 1988
- Tubular CO2 production from Glutamine: Scgmental Profile and Vitro Modulation, in Preparation for the American Journal of Physiology
- Renal Handling of Enalaprilat
- Dopaminergic Regulation of Aldoterone secretion in Uremia, Northwestern University and Veterans Administration
- Transplantation of Small Pediatric Kidneys, from Chicago Regional Organ and Tissue bank, Rush Presbyterian, St. Luke's Medical Center
Treatments
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Blood Disorders, General Care And More
Professional Memberships
- Member Centegra Health & Wellness Network
Fellowships
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, Chicago
Internships
- Wayne State University School of Medicine; Dow Medical College
Fellowships
- Northwestern University (Nephrology, Hypertension)
Professional Society Memberships
- International Society of Nephrology, McHenry Medical Society, Illinois State Medical Society, American Society of Nephrology
Articles and Publications
- Has Been Published
Hobbies / Sports
- Cricket, Tennis, Swimming
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- Dr. Ravi K Damaraju M.D.1710 N RANDALL RD. SUITE 330 ELGIN IL 60123
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