Dr. Richard James Hamburger M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
550 University Blvd University Hospital Indianapolis IN, 46202About
Dr. Richard Hamburger is a nephrologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Hamburger specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hamburger 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1962
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1962
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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