
Dr. Joseph B Kwakye MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1315 N Arlington Ave Suite 210 Indianapolis IN, 46219About
Dr. Joseph Kwakye is a nephrologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Kwakye specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kwakye 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
Univ of Ghana, Med Sch, Accra, Ghana 1986
University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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