Dr. Nicholas Michael Varvarelis D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
218-A Delaware Avenue Palmerton PA, 18071About
Dr. Nicholas Varvarelis is a nephrologist practicing in Palmerton, PA. Dr. Varvarelis specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Varvarelis 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
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Fellowships
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hosp. 2009
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