
Dr. Robert Nelson Smith D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1111 6th Ave Suite 510 Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Robert Smith is a nephrologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Smith specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Smith 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1997
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