Dr. Melanie Halvorson M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4760 Woodmere Blvd Montgomery AL, 36106About
Dr. Melanie Halvorson is a nephrologist practicing in Montgomery, AL. Dr. Halvorson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Halvorson 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 Alabama School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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