Dr. Michael E Portner MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
803 First Street Cleveland MS, 38732Rating
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Dr. Michael Portner is a nephrologist practicing in Cleveland, MS. Dr. Portner specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Portner 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
Univ of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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