Dr. Anthony E Poindexter MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
100 Wason Ave Suite 200 Springfield MA, 01107About
Dr. Anthony Poindexter is a nephrologist practicing in Springfield, MA. Dr. Poindexter specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Poindexter 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
Tufts University School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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