Dr. Susan Ray MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
411 E Market St Akron OH, 44304About
Dr. Susan Ray is a nephrologist practicing in Akron, OH. Dr. Ray specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ray 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
Northeast Ohio Medical University Medical
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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