Dr. Fletcher G Matthews M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2602 Franklin Rd Sw Roanoke VA, 24014About
Dr. Fletcher Matthews is a nephrologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Matthews specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Matthews 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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