Dr. Michael Grant Somermeyer M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4080 W Broadway Ave Suite 132 Minneapolis MN, 55422About
Dr. Michael Somermeyer is a nephrologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Somermeyer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Somermeyer 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1977
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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- 2012 Mpls.St.Paul Super Doctors
Treatments
- Kidney Problems
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