Richard Andrew Plasse D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR PORTSMOUTH VA, 23708About
Dr. Richard Plasse is a nephrologist practicing in PORTSMOUTH, VA. Dr. Plasse specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Plasse 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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