Dr. Katherine F Richman MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
375 WAMPANOAG TRL RIVERSIDE RI, 02915About
Dr. Katherine Richman is a nephrologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Richman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Richman 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
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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