Dr. Michael A Thursby DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
318 Waterman Ave East Providence RI, 02914About
Dr. Michael Thursby is a nephrologist practicing in East Providence, RI. Dr. Thursby specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Thursby 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
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteopathic Medicine, Kidney Problems
Fellowships
- Rhode Island Hospital Nephrology
- Rhode Island Hosp/Brown Univ, Fellow In Nephrology(prov Ri) 2000
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