
Dr. Claire Kassakian M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
15895 Sw 72nd Ave Suite 250 Portland OR, 97224About
Dr. Claire Kassakian is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Kassakian specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kassakian 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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Practice At 15895 Sw 72nd Ave Ste 250 Bldg B
15895 Sw 72nd Ave Suite 250 -Portland, OR 97224Get Direction
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