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Dr. Richard L Palmer MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Richard L Palmer MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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1328 Southern Ave Se Suite 310 Washington DC, 20032
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Dr. Richard Palmer is a nephrologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Palmer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Palmer 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 the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences 1990

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
  • Asthma
  • High Cholesterol
  • Enlarged Prostate
  • High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Swelling
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Richard L Palmer MD's Practice location

Practice At 1328 Southern Ave Se Suite 310

1328 Southern Ave Se Suite 310 -
Washington, DC 20032
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New patients: 202-562-0400
Fax: 202-562-8619

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