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Dr. Scott Ungar D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5040 N 15TH AVE PHOENIX AZ, 85015About
Dr. Scott Ungar is a nephrologist practicing in PHOENIX, AZ. Dr. Ungar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ungar 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 New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jamal Atalla M.D.5040 N 15TH AVE PHOENIX AZ 85015
- Dr. Nilesh Patel M.D.5040 N 15TH AVE PHOENIX AZ 85015
- Dr. Megan Beth Dixon M.D.5040 N 15TH AVE PHOENIX AZ 85015
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