Dr. Andrew E. Briglia, DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2003 Medical Pkwy Suite 130 Annapolis MD, 21401About
Dr. Andrew Briglia is a nephrologist practicing in Annapolis, MD. Dr. Briglia specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Briglia 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.
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Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1993
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