Dr. Michael Bernaba
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2800 E Ajo Way Tucson AZ, 85713About
Dr. Michael Bernaba is a nephrologist practicing in PHOENIX, AZ. Dr. Bernaba specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bernaba 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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