Dr. Lloyd H Alterman MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1 Diamond Hill Rd Berkeley Heights NJ, 07922About
Dr. Lloyd Alterman is a nephrologist practicing in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Dr. Alterman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Alterman 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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