Dr. Eric Neilson MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3601 Tvc Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Eric Neilson is a nephrologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Neilson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Neilson 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Treatments
- Autoimmune Disorders, Kidney Problems
Fellowships
- Postdoctoral Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania, Immunology 1980
- University of Pennsylvania Hospitals, Nephrology 1979
- Penn State Hershey Medical Center 1979
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