Dr. Jonathan Alan Planer MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2544 Court Dr Suite F Gastonia NC, 28054About
Dr. Jonathan Planer is a nephrologist practicing in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Planer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Planer 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
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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