Dr. Richard J Handler M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
777 37th St Suite C-107 Vero Beach FL, 32960Rating
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Dr. Richard Handler is a nephrologist practicing in Vero Beach, FL. Dr. Handler specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Handler 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
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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