Dr. Alberta Ann Garbaccio MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
330 E Beltline Ave Ne Suite 100 Grand Rapids MI, 49506About
Dr. Alberta Garbaccio is a nephrologist practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. Dr. Garbaccio specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Garbaccio 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
Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1968
Boston University School of Medicine 1968
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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