Dr. Debby T Desalvo D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
945 82nd Pkwy Myrtle Beach SC, 29572About
Dr. Debby Desalvo is a nephrologist practicing in Myrtle Beach, SC. Dr. Desalvo specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Desalvo 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
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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