Dr. Richard K Halterman MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2655 Cresenct Drive Suite C Lafayette CO, 80026About
Dr. Richard Halterman is a nephrologist practicing in Lafayette, CO. Dr. Halterman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Halterman 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1991
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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