Dr. Eric Wechsler M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1501 Superior Ave 205 Newport Beach CA, 92663About
Dr. Eric Wechsler is a nephrologist practicing in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Wechsler specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wechsler 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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