Dr. Marcellus S Assiago MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
500 S Rancho Dr Suite 12 Las Vegas NV, 89106About
Dr. Marcellus Assiago is a nephrologist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Assiago specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Assiago 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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