Dr. Blake D Shusterman MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1215 Lee St Charlottesville VA, 22908About
Dr. Blake Shusterman is a nephrologist practicing in Greenville, SC. Dr. Shusterman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shusterman 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 State University College of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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