Dr. Jerry A Dancik MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4600 Investment Dr Suite 290 Troy MI, 48098About
Dr. Jerry Dancik is a nephrologist practicing in Troy, MI. Dr. Dancik specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Dancik 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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