Dr. David R Powers M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
217 Cherokee Rose Ln Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. David Powers is a nephrologist practicing in Covington, LA. Dr. Powers specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Powers 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 Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1977
University of California 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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