Dr. Wallace C Gauntner M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
824 California Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15202About
Dr. Wallace Gauntner is a nephrologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Gauntner specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gauntner 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1971
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effect of potassium chloride on plasma renin activity and plasma aldosterone during sodium restriction in normal man.
- Effect of potassium chloride on plasma renin activity and plasma aldosterone during sodium restriction in normal man.
- Effects of potassium chloride on the response to sodium restriction in normal subjects and patients with chronic renal failure.
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