Dr. Savas Petrides M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
10200 N 92nd St Suite 240 Scottsdale AZ, 85258About
Dr. Savas Petrides is a nephrologist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Petrides specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Petrides 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
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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