Dr. Clifford C Matthews M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
401 Bogle St Suite 207 Somerset KY, 42503Rating
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Dr. Clifford Matthews is a nephrologist practicing in Somerset, KY. Dr. Matthews specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Matthews 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
Ruprecht-Karl-Univ- Med Fak- Heidelberg- Germany 1979
Medizinische Fakult‰t Mannheim 1979
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