Overview
Dr. Nourhan Houjeij is a nephrologist who treats adult patients ages 18 and older. She diagnoses, treats, and manages various kidney diseases including chronic and acute kidney diseases and glomerular diseases. She also treats hypertension; places tunneled catheters needed for dialysis, IV treatments, and chemotherapy; repairs dialysis accesses; and performs kidney biopsies. Dr. Houjeij strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of her patients and their families affected by kidney disease. She takes great pride in working with her patients to develop personalized treatment plans that aim to optimize their kidney function and overall wellbeing. Dr. Houjeij is an assistant professor with the Division of Nephrology in the Department of Internal Medicine at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She's also a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine; American Society of Addiction Medicine; American Society of Nephrology; and the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension.
Dr. Houjeij is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Houjeij has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nourhan Houjeij
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nourhan Houjeij?
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What conditions does Dr. Nourhan Houjeij specialize in?
While Dr. Nourhan Houjeij is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Nourhan Houjeij participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nourhan Houjeij has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Nourhan Houjeij's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nourhan Houjeij accept my insurance?
Dr. Nourhan Houjeij accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-257-3760 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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