Dr. Richard Scott Steinacher D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1306 SWEET HOME RD AMHERST NY, 14228About
Dr. Richard Steinacher is a nephrologist practicing in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Steinacher specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Steinacher 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
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1998
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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