Dr. Umbar Ghaffar M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
813 FOUNDERS PARK DRIVE SPRINGDALE AR, 72762About
Dr. Umbar Ghaffar is a nephrologist practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Ghaffar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ghaffar 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
Rawalpindi Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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