Dr. Gail L Seiken M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4915 Auburn Ave Suite 104 Bethesda MD, 20814About
Dr. Gail Seiken is a nephrologist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Seiken specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Seiken 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
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1986
Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda, Md, United States 1986
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 1986
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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