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Dr. Matthew B Rivara M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Matthew B Rivara M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

Division Of Nephrology Univ Of Washington 1959 Ne Pacific Stre Seattle WA, 98195
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Dr. Matthew Rivara is a nephrologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Rivara specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rivara 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

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Dr. Matthew B Rivara M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At Division Of Nephrology Univ Of Washington 1959 Ne Pacific Street, Box 356521

Division Of Nephrology Univ Of Washington 1959 Ne Pacific Stre -
Seattle, WA 98195
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New patients: 206-543-2346

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