Dr. Francis X Walsh M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
35 River Rd Suite 200 Cos Cob CT, 06807About
Dr. Francis Walsh is a nephrologist practicing in Cos Cob, CT. Dr. Walsh specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Walsh 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1967
New York Medical College 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Iron Deficiency Anemia, Blood Pressure Management, Diabetes And More
- Fibromyalgia
- Bursitis
- Bronchitis
- Lyme Disease
- Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Phlebitis
- Vascular Disease
- Strep Throat
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