
Muwaffaq Salameh
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
23 Bay Street Antigonish Nova Scotia, B27 2G7About
Dr. Muwaffaq Salameh is a nephrologist practicing in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Dr. Salameh specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Salameh 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 Jordan
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Public Speaking -
Internships
- Nassau University Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology, Canadian Society of Nephrology, International Society of Nephrology
What do you attribute your success to?
Being Prepared to Achieve Goals
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, American Society of Nephrology Journal
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