Dr. William John Dahms D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4923 Ogletown Stanton Rd Suite 200 Newark DE, 19713About
Dr. William Dahms is a nephrologist practicing in Newark, DE. Dr. Dahms specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Dahms 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.
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 2000
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