Dr. Joseph Francis Dreier D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1130 Highway 315 Blvd Wilkes Barre PA, 18702About
Dr. Joseph Dreier is a nephrologist practicing in Wilkes Barre, PA. Dr. Dreier specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Dreier 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
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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