Dr. Sara Ann Combs M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1665 Logan St 541 Denver CO, 80203About
Dr. Sara Combs is a nephrologist practicing in Denver, CO. Dr. Combs specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Combs 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.
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