Dr. Matthew G Pesacreta M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1050 Bower Hill Rd Suite 204 Pittsburgh PA, 15243About
Dr. Matthew Pesacreta is a nephrologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Pesacreta specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pesacreta 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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