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Dr. David I. Charney M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
310 15th Ave E Seattle WA, 98112About
Dr. David Charney is a nephrologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Charney specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Charney 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
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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