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Dr. Michael A Thursby DO, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Michael A Thursby DO

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(8)
318 Waterman Ave East Providence RI, 02914
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About

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

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Osteopathic Medicine, Kidney Problems

Fellowships

  • Rhode Island Hospital  Nephrology 
  • Rhode Island Hosp/Brown Univ, Fellow In Nephrology(prov Ri)    2000

Dr. Michael A Thursby DO's Practice location

Practice At 318 Waterman Ave

318 Waterman Ave -
East Providence, RI 02914
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New patients: 401-438-5950
Fax: 401-435-6700, 401-438-5090

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Dr. Michael A Thursby DO has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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