Dr. Myra June Watson D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1601 E Broadway Suite 160 Columbia MO, 65201About
Dr. Myra Watson is a nephrologist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Watson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Watson 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
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 1995
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