Dr. Douglas P Duffy MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1000 N Oak Ave Marshfield WI, 54449About
Dr. Douglas Duffy is a nephrologist practicing in Marshfield, WI. Dr. Duffy specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Duffy 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
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1973
University of Minnesota Medical School 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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