Dr. Francis X Zambetti M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
551 Electric Ave Fitchburg MA, 01420About
Dr. Francis Zambetti is a nephrologist practicing in Fitchburg, MA. Dr. Zambetti specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zambetti 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- UMass Memorial Medical Center - UMass Graduate Medical Education (Nephrology) Nephrology
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