Dr. John Constantine Gretes MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
739 Thimble Shoals Blvd Suite 801 Newport News VA, 23606About
Dr. John Gretes is a nephrologist practicing in GLOUCESTER, VA. Dr. Gretes specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gretes 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
Duke University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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