Dr. James Francis Dylewski D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
801 Ostrum St Bethlehem PA, 18015About
Dr. James Dylewski is a nephrologist practicing in Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Dylewski specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Dylewski 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.
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University of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences / College of Osteopathic Medicine 2011
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