Dr. Demetrius Peter Rizos DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
119 BELMONT ST WORCESTER MA, 01605About
Dr. Demetrius Rizos is a nephrologist practicing in Beverly, MA. Dr. Rizos specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rizos 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.
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Nova Southeastern College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1998
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