Dr. Mohammad Akmal M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Mohammad Akmal M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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2310 Alcazar Street Los Angeles California, 90033
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Dr. Mohammad Akmal is a nephrologist practicing in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Akmal specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Akmal 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

Khyber Medical College

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 63 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

DialysisHypertensionRenal Transplantationdialysis, hypertension, kidney disease, and renal transplant

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor of Medicine, Keck School of Medicine -
  • Director of DaVita/USC Kidney Center, 1997- Present -
  • Faculty Keck School of Medicine at USC -

Awards

  • National Philanthropy Award, 1996   
  • Leadership Award, National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, 1999   
  • Falcan Award, 1999   
  • Outstanding Teacher, Second Year Medical Students, Keck School of Medicine   

Treatments

  • Dialysis, Kidney Transplant, High Blood Pressure (hypertension) And More

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Nephrology, the American Heart Association, the Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America, the International Society of Nephrology  
  • National Kidney Foundation, the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, and the Society for Advancement of Science  

Fellowships

  • Christ Hospital Nephrology  1976
  • LAC+USC Medical Center Nephrology  1980

Internships

  • Khyber Teaching Hospital (Internal Medicine)

Fellowships

  • The Christ Hospital, LAC and USC Medical Center (Nephrology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Nephrology, American Heart Association, Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America, International Society of Nephrology, National Kidney Foundation, National Kidney Foundation of Southern California, Society for Advancement of Science

Articles and Publications

  • 60 Publications, 1 Book

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Education, Hard Work, Patient Care, Passion and Discipline

Hobbies / Sports

  • Sight-seeing, Volleyball, Sports, Reading, Traveling

Dr. Mohammad Akmal M.D.'s Practice location

2310 Alcazar Street -
Los Angeles, California 90033
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