Dr. Gwendolyn Rene Akers D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
763 Johnsonburg Rd Saint Marys PA, 15857Rating
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Dr. Gwendolyn Akers is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Marys, PA. Dr. Akers specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Akers 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
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Med 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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