Dr. Jennifer Gunnell M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3230 Beard Rd Napa CA, 94558About
Dr. Jennifer Gunnell is a nephrologist practicing in Napa, CA. Dr. Gunnell specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gunnell 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 Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1992
University of Utah School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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