Dr. Larry Melton M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3601 Swiss Ave Dallas TX, 75204About
Dr. Larry Melton is a nephrologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Melton specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Melton 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
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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