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Dr. Earl C Smith M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1501 S California Ave Chicago IL, 60608About
Dr. Earl Smith is a nephrologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Smith specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Smith 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1961
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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