Dr. John N Carson MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
43 S Columbus Ave Suite 101 Littlestown PA, 17340About
Dr. John Carson is a nephrologist practicing in Littlestown, PA. Dr. Carson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Carson 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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Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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