Dr. Robert N. Mitro D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1200 Brooks Lane Suite 285 Clairton PA, 15025About
Dr. Robert Mitro is a nephrologist practicing in Clairton, PA. Dr. Mitro specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Mitro 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1980
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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