Dr. Fredric M. Birch MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
640 Flormann St Suite 300 Rapid City SD, 57701About
Dr. Fredric Birch is a nephrologist practicing in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Birch specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Birch 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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