Dr. Michael Ullian M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
171 Ashley Ave Charleston SC, 29425About
Dr. Michael Ullian is a nephrologist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Ullian specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ullian 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 Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Dr. Nayan S Gowda MDMusc Division Of Nephrology Charleston SC 29425
- Dr. David William Ploth MD292 Meeting St Charleston SC 29401
- Dr. Johann Herberth MD109 BEE ST CHARLESTON SC 29401
- Dr. Rachel L. Sturdivant M.D.1411 King St Charleston SC 29403