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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Jamal Atalla identified specializing in NephrologyNephrology
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation. and Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
A personal physician who provides long term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ear, skin, nervous system, and reproductive organs.. He obtained board certification from the member boards for Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Atalla is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ

License

Dr. Jamal Atalla has been confirmed to have a license in Arizona.

Education

Dr. Atalla attended medical school at University of Damascus Faculty of Human Medicine and graduated in 1991 having 21 years experience. Additional Nephrology training was conducted at University of Missouri, Columbia School Medicine. Additional Internal Medicine training was conducted at University of Kentucky Hospital.

While there is no proven correlation between the quality of one's educational institution and the quality of one's professional competence, it is often an indicator. Medical schools have various levels of selectivity (some are harder to get into than others), and both the quality of their clinical training and level of research are measured. Additional medical training in both residency and fellowships and the facilities they are conducted at also provide a history of the doctors' level of training and experience.

Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Jamal Atalla as:

• J Atalla

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