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Dr. Howard Garfinkel M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Howard Garfinkel M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

24 Hospital Ave Danbury CT, 06810

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Dr. Howard Garfinkel is a nephrologist practicing in Danbury, CT. Dr. Garfinkel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Garfinkel 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

Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1965

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Howard Garfinkel M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 24 Hospital Ave

24 Hospital Ave -
Danbury, CT 06810
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New patients: 203-797-7118

237 CONFEDERATE CIR -
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
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