Dr. William Brian Duffy MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1101 S Canal St Chicago IL, 60607About
Dr. William Duffy is a nephrologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Duffy specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Duffy 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1977
Boston University School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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