Dr. Michael Mckay Schissler M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Suite 250 Louisville KY, 40205About
Dr. Michael Schissler is a nephrologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Schissler specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Schissler 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
University of Louisville School of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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