Dr. Russell C Ellenberg MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2201 E Main St Suite 201 Richmond VA, 23223About
Dr. Russell Ellenberg is a nephrologist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Ellenberg specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ellenberg 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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