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Dr. Robert A Lapkin MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1 Liberty Sq New Britain CT, 06051About
Dr. Robert Lapkin is a nephrologist practicing in New Britain, CT. Dr. Lapkin specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lapkin 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1968
New York Medical College 1968
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineFellowships
- University of Iowa Nephrology
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