Mr. Dirk L Berry MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1649 Mcfarland Blvd N Suite 203 Tuscaloosa AL, 35406Rating
5/5
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Dr. Dirk Berry is a nephrologist practicing in Tuscaloosa, AL. Dr. Berry specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Berry 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
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1987
Texas A&M University, TX 1987
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