Dr. Sanford Todd Reikes MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Suite 250 Louisville KY, 40205About
Dr. Sanford Reikes is a nephrologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Reikes specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Reikes 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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