Dr. Kevin Donald Muelken M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1600 Specht Point Rd Suite 127 Fort Collins CO, 80525About
Dr. Kevin Muelken is a nephrologist practicing in Fort Collins, CO. Dr. Muelken specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Muelken 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1997
University of Minnesota Medical School 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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