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Dr. Gerard P Hafner M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7441 O St Suite 304 Lincoln NE, 68510About
Dr. Gerard Hafner is a nephrologist practicing in Lincoln, NE. Dr. Hafner specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hafner 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 Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1988
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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