Dr. Matthew G Denker MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3400 Spruce St Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Matthew Denker is a nephrologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Denker specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Denker 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
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 2007
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2010
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- What is an appropriate blood pressure goal for the elderly: review of recent studies and practical recommendations.
- Use of continuous positive airway pressure for sleep apnea in the treatment of hypertension.
- Antihypertensive Medications in End-Stage Renal Disease.
- Resistant Hypertension and Renal Nerve Denervation.
Treatments
- Kidney Problems, Kidney Failure, Kidney Stones And More
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