Dr. Douglas L Somers MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Douglas Somers is a nephrologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Somers specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Somers 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1986
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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