Dr. Gary A Buffington MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1101 26th St S Great Falls MT, 59405About
Dr. Gary Buffington is a nephrologist practicing in Great Falls, MT. Dr. Buffington specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Buffington 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1972
Med College Of Wisconsin 1972
Medical College of Wisconsin 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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- Heart Disease
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- Vascular Disease
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