Dr. Izabella Gurau MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3023 N Ashland Ave Suite 1 Chicago IL, 60657About
Dr. Izabella Gurau is a nephrologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Gurau specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gurau 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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Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy 1994
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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