Dr. Steven M Rankin MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3535 W 13 Mile Rd Suite 247 Royal Oak MI, 48073About
Dr. Steven Rankin is a nephrologist practicing in Royal Oak, MI. Dr. Rankin specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rankin 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
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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