Dr. Mitchell Andrew Fogel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
900 Madison Ave Suite 209 Bridgeport CT, 06606About
Dr. Mitchell Fogel is a nephrologist practicing in Bridgeport, CT. Dr. Fogel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Fogel 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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