Dr. Kenneth Melton M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
557 Sandhurst Dr Fayetteville NC, 28304Rating
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Dr. Kenneth Melton is a nephrologist practicing in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Melton specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Melton 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1978
Tulane University School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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