Dr. Margaret L Macdougall rivers MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
90 Presidential Plz Firm C Syracuse NY, 13202About
Dr. Margaret Macdougall rivers is a nephrologist practicing in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Macdougall rivers specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Macdougall rivers 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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