
Dr. Merry C Downer M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1025 S 6th St Springfield IL, 62703About
Dr. Merry Downer is a nephrologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Downer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Downer 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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