Dr. Felicia R Bentley MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
11125 Dunn Rd Suite 308 Saint Louis MO, 63136About
Dr. Felicia Bentley is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Bentley specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bentley 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 Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1997
University of Pennsylvania, PA 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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