Dr. Philip Schwartz M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
15225 Shady Grove Rd Suite 302 Rockville MD, 20850About
Dr. Philip Schwartz is a nephrologist practicing in Rockville, MD. Dr. Schwartz specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Schwartz 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
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1978
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1978
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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