Dr. Melissa Schnell M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
455 Turner Rd Dayton OH, 45415About
Dr. Melissa Schnell is a nephrologist practicing in Dayton, OH. Dr. Schnell specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Schnell 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
Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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