Dr. Russell L Brink D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6431 Fannin St # 5. 134 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Russell Brink is a nephrologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Brink specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Brink 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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