Dr. Douglas Andrew Hamerski M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1302 Medical Center Dr Wilmington NC, 28401About
Dr. Douglas Hamerski is a nephrologist practicing in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Hamerski specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hamerski 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1993
University of Minnesota Medical School 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2007
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- Washington University, St. Louis, MO
- Washington University Dept of Medicine, Nephrology, MO, USA 2000
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