Dr. Kenneth Alan Rappaport D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2543 Burns Rd Palm Beach Gardens FL, 33410About
Dr. Kenneth Rappaport is a nephrologist practicing in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Dr. Rappaport specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rappaport 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.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1971
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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