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Dr. Jay R Seltzer MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
12855 N 40 Dr Suite 205 Saint Louis MO, 63141About
Dr. Jay Seltzer is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Seltzer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Seltzer 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 Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- Washington University Nephrology
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- Dr. James A Davis MD10 BARNES WEST DR SAINT LOUIS MO 63141
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