Dr. Michael J. Wilkowski MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1115 Lexington Ave Savannah GA, 31404About
Dr. Michael Wilkowski is a nephrologist practicing in Savannah, GA. Dr. Wilkowski specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wilkowski 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
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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