Dr. Byron S Nielsen M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Byron Nielsen is a nephrologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Nielsen specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Nielsen 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
University of South Dakota 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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