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Dr. Gerald B Stephanz MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1055 N 500 W Provo UT, 84604About
Dr. Gerald Stephanz is a nephrologist practicing in Provo, UT. Dr. Stephanz specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Stephanz 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
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1983
University of Wales in Great Britain 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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