Dr. Samuel R. Pettis M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
742b Boylston Ave E Seattle WA, 98102About
Dr. Samuel Pettis is a nephrologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Pettis specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pettis 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 Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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