Dr. Thomas R Allyn MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1704 State St Santa Barbara CA, 93101About
Dr. Thomas Allyn is a nephrologist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Allyn specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Allyn 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 Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1974
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1974
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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