Dr. Paul Adam Cheifetz MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2544 Court Dr Suite F Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. Paul Cheifetz is a nephrologist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Cheifetz specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cheifetz 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
New York University School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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