Dr. Melinda Phinney MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
411 E Market St Akron OH, 44304Rating
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Dr. Melinda Phinney is a nephrologist practicing in Akron, OH. Dr. Phinney specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Phinney 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
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1989
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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