Dr. Peter Michael Fitzpatrick MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4500 San Pablo Rd S Jacksonville FL, 32224About
Dr. Peter Fitzpatrick is a nephrologist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Fitzpatrick specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Fitzpatrick 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1983
New York Medical College 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Polycystic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, Chronic Kidney Disease
Fellowships
- Fellow Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Nephrology
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