Dr. Barbara A. Clark MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
320 E North Ave Agh Nephrology Assoc Pittsburgh PA, 15212About
Dr. Barbara Clark is a nephrologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Clark specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Clark 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
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1982
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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