Dr. Stuart Handelsman M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
980 Johnson Ferry Road Suite 410 Atlanta GA, 30342About
Dr. Stuart Handelsman is a nephrologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Handelsman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Handelsman 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
Albert Einstein Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Awards
- 2012 Atlanta Super Doctors
Professional Memberships
- Member Emory Healthcare Network Physician
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