Dr. Jerold S Napier MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1414 W Fair Ave Suite 344 Marquette MI, 49855About
Dr. Jerold Napier is a nephrologist practicing in Marquette, MI. Dr. Napier specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Napier 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
Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn 1978
Florida International University, Miami, FL 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Kidney Stones
- Birth Defects
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Vascular Disease
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