Dr. Byron Thomas Slaton MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
601 Elmwood Ave Rochester NY, 14642About
Dr. Byron Slaton is a nephrologist practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Slaton specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Slaton 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 Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 2005
Texas A&M University, TX 2006
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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