Dr. Robert R Purvin D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1757 Front St East Meadow NY, 11554About
Dr. Robert Purvin is a nephrologist practicing in East Meadow, NY. Dr. Purvin specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Purvin 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
Ny Coll Of Osteo Med Of Ny Inst Of Tech- Old Westbury Ny 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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