Dr. Richard Schluessel M.D..F.A.C.P., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Richard Schluessel M.D..F.A.C.P.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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9149 Estate Thomas Suite 208 Charlotte Amalie VI, 00802
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Dr. Richard Schluessel is a nephrologist practicing in Charlotte Amalie, VI. Dr. Schluessel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Schluessel 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

MD at Faculte de Medecine et Pharmacie d'Angers

France

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 43 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Acute Renal FailureDialysisGeneral NephrologyICU MedicinePost Transplant

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • International Public Speaking -
  • Spoke in the Middle East -

Awards

  • Fellow, American College of Physicians   

Fellowships

  • Nephrology, Rhode Island Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • International Society of Nephrology, Renal Physicians Association

Articles and Publications

  • Older publications from over 10 years ago

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His family's support and the satisfaction that his work gives him.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Living on the Island

Favorite professional publications

  • UpToDate

Dr. Richard Schluessel M.D..F.A.C.P.'s Practice location

9149 Estate Thomas Suite 208 -
Charlotte Amalie, VI 00802
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