Dr. Brett W Mikeska M D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
875 Oak St Se Suite 5070 Salem OR, 97301About
Dr. Brett Mikeska is a nephrologist practicing in Salem, OR. Dr. Mikeska specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Mikeska 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
American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine MD
American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine 1999
American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine 1999
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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