Dr. Charles R Betts MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1 Nolte Dr Suite 150 Kittanning PA, 16201Rating
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Dr. Charles Betts is a nephrologist practicing in Kittanning, PA. Dr. Betts specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Betts 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1984
University of Michigan Medical School 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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