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Dr. Mark Alan Matson M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1000 Westgate Drive Suite 149 Saint Paul MN, 55114About
Dr. Mark Matson is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Paul, MN. Dr. Matson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Matson 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1986
University of Minnesota Medical School 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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