Dr. Edward A. Alexander M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
720 Harrison Ave Dob-4 Renal Clinic Boston MA, 02118About
Dr. Edward Alexander is a nephrologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Alexander specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Alexander 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1960
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1960
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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