Dr. Stuart Bursten M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3443 Villa Ln Suite 6 Napa CA, 94558About
Dr. Stuart Bursten is a nephrologist practicing in Napa, CA. Dr. Bursten specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bursten 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
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Kidney Problems
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