
Dr. Saowanee Wingworn Powell DNP, APRN,FNP-C
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
429 COMMONWEALTH BLVD E MARTINSVILLE VA, 24112About
Dr. Saowanee Powell is a nephrologist practicing in MARTINSVILLE, VA. Dr. Powell specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Powell 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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