
Dr. Thomas C Peter MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
88 Norwich New London Tpke Suite #2 Uncasville CT, 06382About
Dr. Thomas Peter is a nephrologist practicing in Uncasville, CT. Dr. Peter specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Peter 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
Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny 1990
Stony Brook University School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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