Dr. Jeffrey Packer D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3320 N 2nd St Phoenix AZ, 85012About
Dr. Jeffrey Packer is a nephrologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Packer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Packer 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1979
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1979
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