Dr. Terry C Hammond MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1055 N 500 W Suite 222 Provo UT, 84604About
Dr. Terry Hammond is a nephrologist practicing in Provo, UT. Dr. Hammond specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hammond 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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