Dr. Edward James Horwitz M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
11100 Euclid Ave 8124 Lakeside Bldg. Cleveland OH, 44106About
Dr. Edward Horwitz is a nephrologist practicing in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Horwitz specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Horwitz 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
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Treatments
- General Care, Kidney Problems
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