3 Best Nephrologists in Halifax

“Dr. Philip Acott is a Division Head of Pediatric Nephrology. He graduated from the Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine in 1986. He aims to provide a complete solution to the patient's problems by profoundly understanding the root causes of the issues. He has extensive experience in handling the most complicated kidney-related problems. Dr. Philip Acott uses a friendly approach in his treatments with his patients to make them feel comfortable. Dr. Philip Acott has implemented many advanced techniques in his treatments for better results. He is very friendly and polite with the patients. Contact him today to book an appointment.”

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“Dr. Tammy Keough-Ryan received her MD from Memorial University and an internal medicine residency. She did her nephrology subspecialty training at Dalhousie University and McGill University. Dr. Tammy is the medical lead for kidney and pancreas transplantation, MOTP, the director of the renal transplant medical fellowship program and chair of the MOTP education committee. Dr. Tammy Keough-Ryan has served on the national board of directors and the education committee for the Canadian Society of Transplantation and the Canadian Society of Nephrology. Her clinic has advanced facilities and the latest technology to deliver world-class service to patients. Dr. Keough-Ryan is the central Atlantic representative on the national Kidney Transplant Advisory Committee with Canadian Blood Services and is a member of the Royal College Specialty Committee for the Diploma Program for Solid Organ Transplantation.”

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“Dr. Michael L. West completed his MD at Queen’s University and his Internship and residency in internal medicine at Dalhousie University. Dr. Michael L. West finished his residency in nephrology at the University of Toronto. He is the research fellowship in renal physiology and acid-base and electrolyte disorders at the University of Toronto. He completed a research fellowship in renal physiology and acid-base and electrolyte disorders at the University of Toronto. He is the principal investigator of the Canadian Fabry Disease Initiative, a multi-centre national study of enzyme replacement therapy in Fabry Disease.”

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