Dr. Richard Michael Treger M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
14445 Olive View Dr Department Of Medici Sylmar CA, 91342About
Dr. Richard Treger is a nephrologist practicing in Sylmar, CA. Dr. Treger specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Treger 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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Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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