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Dr. Martin Paul Harpen MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Martin Paul Harpen MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

3235 Academy Ave Suite 301 Portsmouth VA, 23703
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Dr. Martin Harpen is a nephrologist practicing in Portsmouth, VA. Dr. Harpen specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Harpen 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

Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1979

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

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Dr. Martin Paul Harpen MD's Practice location

Practice At 3235 Academy Ave Suite 301

3235 Academy Ave Suite 301 -
Portsmouth, VA 23703
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