Dr. Steven R Flier M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1244 Boylston St Suite 306 Chestnut Hill MA, 02467About
Dr. Steven Flier is a nephrologist practicing in Chestnut Hill, MA. Dr. Flier specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Flier 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2011 Boston Super Doctors
- the American College of Physicians 2010 Fellow
Treatments
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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