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Dr. Wesam Ballouk, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
Dr. Wesam Ballouk, MD
3.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Wesam Ballouk, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
Memphis, TN
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Wesam Ballouk, MD works in Memphis, TN as a Nephrologist and has 28 years experience.

They are board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from Damascus University in 1996. Dr. Ballouk completed a residency at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Ballouk has has worked on more claims relating to Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Ballouk has received an average rating of 3.0 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. They are affiliated with Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Ballouk also speaks Arabic. Dr. Ballouk practices at Practice in Memphis, TN and has additional offices in Millington, TN.

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Locations

  1. 1 The Kidney Group of Memphis PLLC
    2225 Union Ave Ste 100, Memphis, TN 38104
  2. 2 Fresenius Medical Care Millington
    7840 Church St, Millington, TN 38053
  3. 3 MKDS Fresenius Medical Care of Whitehaven
    4115 S Plaza Dr, Memphis, TN 38116
  4. 4 Office
    1533 Bonnie Dr, Memphis, TN 38116

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1 Star (3)

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Jun 28, 2024
My husband went into St Francis hospital with severe dehydration resulting with more damage to his kidney having stage 4 CKD to begin with. Dr Ballouk was great in helping restore getting numbers back up.
Diane Rodgers — Jun 28, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Damascus University
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center
    2000
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  • University Tn
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Wesam Ballouk, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Ballouk accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Ballouk's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Ballouk accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Ballouk accepts here.

Dr. Ballouk frequently sees patients for Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease.

Yes, Dr. Ballouk speaks Arabic. See Dr. Ballouk's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Ballouk has a star rating of 3.0/5 and has been reviewed 6 times.

Dr. Ballouk is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Dr. Ballouk has been practicing as a Nephrologist for 28 years.

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