Dr. William M Frank M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
340 Howells Rd Suite A Bay Shore NY, 11706About
Dr. William Frank is a nephrologist practicing in Bay Shore, NY. Dr. Frank specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Frank 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1972
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1972
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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