Dr. Gerard Fitzgerald Sigue M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
217 GLENEAGLES CIR BROUSSARD LA, 70518About
Dr. Gerard Sigue is a nephrologist practicing in New Iberia, LA. Dr. Sigue specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sigue 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1994
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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