Dr. Michael Salvatore Misuraca D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
18302 MIDDLEBELT RD LIVONIA MI, 48152About
Dr. Michael Misuraca is a nephrologist practicing in LIVONIA, MI. Dr. Misuraca specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Misuraca 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
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Blood Pressure Management, Kidney Problems
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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Michael S. Misuraca, who serves the population of Michigan. Dr. Misuraca graduated with his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from the Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003, giving him over a decade’s worth of experience in his field. After obtaining his degree he completed his internal medicine residency with the Botsford Hospital. Furthering his training he completed his Nephrology Fellowship with Botsford Hospital. Dr. Misuraca is dual certified in internal medicine and nephrology from the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He currently practices with Hypertension Nephrology Associates, PC and is affiliated with Beaumont Hospital, in Dearborn and Farmington Hills. Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys: the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy (dialysis and kidney transplantation). Nephrology also studies systemic conditions that affect the kidneys, such as diabetes and autoimmune disease; and systemic diseases that occur as a result of kidney disease, such as renal osteodystrophy and hypertension.
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