Dr. Suzanne Humphries M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
417 State St Suite 321 Bangor ME, 04401About
Dr. Suzanne Humphries is a nephrologist practicing in Bangor, ME. Dr. Humphries specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Humphries 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
Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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