Dr. Joel E Bruce M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2711 Randolph Rd Bldg 400 Charlotte NC, 28207About
Dr. Joel Bruce is a nephrologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Bruce specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bruce 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 2002
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Professional Memberships
- Member American Medical Association
- Member National Kidney Foundation
- Member American Society of Nephrology
Fellowships
- Wilford Hall Medical Center, Nephrology 1992
- Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center 1992
- Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Nephrology, TX, US 1992
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