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Dr. Robert A Hesson MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Robert A Hesson MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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201 Dates Dr Suite 206 Ithaca NY, 14850
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Dr. Robert Hesson is a nephrologist practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Hesson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hesson 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 Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1979

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1979

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience

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201 Dates Dr Suite 206 -
Ithaca, NY 14850
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