Dr. Richard A. Sherman M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
125 Paterson St Suite 5100b New Brunswick NJ, 08901About
Dr. Richard Sherman is a nephrologist practicing in New Brunswick, NJ. Dr. Sherman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sherman 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 College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1975
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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