Dr. Alan R Coffino MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
53 Peekskill Hollow Rd Putnam Valley NY, 10579About
Dr. Alan Coffino is a nephrologist practicing in Putnam Valley, NY. Dr. Coffino specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Coffino 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
Albert Einstein Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 2002
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- Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY Nephrology
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