Dr. Patrick D Macken MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1425 ELDERBERRY LN EAU CLAIRE WI, 54701About
Dr. Patrick Macken is a nephrologist practicing in Eau Claire, WI. Dr. Macken specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Macken 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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