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Dr. Kate Schoolwerth Gustafson M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Kate Schoolwerth Gustafson M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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3710 SW US VETERANS HOSPITAL RD # P3NEPH PORTLAND OR, 97239
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Dr. Kate Gustafson is a nephrologist practicing in PORTLAND, OR. Dr. Gustafson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gustafson 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.

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3710 SW US VETERANS HOSPITAL RD # P3NEPH -
PORTLAND, OR 97239
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Dr. Kate Schoolwerth Gustafson M.D. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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