Dr. Thomas R Schwab M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
200 1st St SW Rochester MN, 55905About
Dr. Thomas Schwab is a nephrologist practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Schwab specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Schwab 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1980
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Professional Memberships
- Member Minnesota Medical Association/Zumbro Valley
Fellowships
- Fellow - Nephrology: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- Research Fellowship - Nephrology: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
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