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Dr. Charles E Mccoy MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
318 Waterman Ave East Providence RI, 02914About
Dr. Charles Mccoy is a nephrologist practicing in East Providence, RI. Dr. Mccoy specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Mccoy 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
Drexel University College of Medicine 1980
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1983
Provider Details
Awards
- Listed In Rhode Island Magazine Best Physician In
- Rhode Island
Fellowships
- Boston Medical Center
- Boston City Hospital
- Boston University
- University of Chicago Medical Center
Dr. Charles E Mccoy MD's Practice location
Practice At 318 Waterman Ave
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Michael A Thursby DO318 Waterman Ave East Providence RI 02914
- Dr. Elkin O Estrada MD1076 N Main St Providence RI 02904
- Dr. Christopher Joseph Cosgrove MD318 WATERMAN AVE EAST PROVIDENCE RI 02914
- Dr. Eric Scott Kerns MD593 Eddy St Providence RI 02903
- Dr. George P Bayliss M.D.375 WAMPANOAG TRL RIVERSIDE RI 02915
Nearest Hospitals
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITALl
593 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE RI 2903WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLANDl
101 DUDLEY STREET PROVIDENCE RI 2905MIRIAM HOSPITALl
164 SUMMIT AVENUE PROVIDENCE RI 2906