Ms. Cara Sue Walz MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
360 Sherman St. Suite 250 Saint Paul MN, 55102Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Cara Walz is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Paul, MN. Dr. Walz specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Walz 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1995
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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