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Dr. Lawrence K Freitas M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Lawrence K Freitas M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

735 Fitzwatertown Rd Willow Grove PA, 19090

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Dr. Lawrence Freitas is a nephrologist practicing in Willow Grove, PA. Dr. Freitas specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Freitas 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

Ross University School Of Medicine, Roseau, Commonwealth Of Dominica, West Indies MD

Ross University School of Medicine 1998

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 16 years of experience

Dr. Lawrence K Freitas M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 735 Fitzwatertown Rd

735 Fitzwatertown Rd -
Willow Grove, PA 19090
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New patients: 215-657-2012
Fax: 215-657-2018

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