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Dr. Nelson B Goes M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1101 Madison St Suite 200 Seattle WA, 98104About
Dr. Nelson Goes is a nephrologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Goes specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Goes 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
Federal University of Bahia / Faculty of Medicine 1977
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineProfessional Memberships
- Member American Society of Transplant Physicians
Fellowships
- MGH & BWH, RenaaHarvard
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Practice At 1101 Madison St Suite 200
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