Dr. Richard James Foley MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
607 Timberdale Ln Suite 201 Houston TX, 77090About
Dr. Richard Foley is a nephrologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Foley specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Foley 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 1977
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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