Thomas Edward Russ
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
400 E 3rd St Duluth MN, 55805About
Dr. Thomas Russ is a nephrologist practicing in Duluth, MN. Dr. Russ specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Russ 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
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1979
University of Minnesota Medical School 1979
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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