Dr. John C Ruggian MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
782 E. Prima Vista Blvd Port Saint Lucie FL, 34952About
Dr. John Ruggian is a nephrologist practicing in Port Saint Lucie, FL. Dr. Ruggian specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ruggian 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
Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny 1989
Stony Brook Univ Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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