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Dr. Deirdre L Sawinski MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3400 Civic Center Blvd 1st Floor, Suite 300 Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Deirdre Sawinski is a nephrologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Sawinski specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sawinski 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
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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