Dr. Miriam Michael MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2041 Georgia Ave Nw Washington DC, 20060About
Dr. Miriam Michael is a nephrologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Michael specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Michael 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
Howard University College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- Mount Sinai 1997
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