Dr. Nancy J. Gritter MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2711 Randolph Rd Bldg 400 Charlotte NC, 28207About
Dr. Nancy Gritter is a nephrologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Gritter specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gritter 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1992
Indiana University School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology- 2008
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2013 Charlotte Magazine Top Doctor
- Carolinas Medical Center 2004-2008 Private Attending Faculty Teaching Award
Treatments
- Glomerular Diseases, High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Hypertension
- Member National Kidney Foundation
- Member American Society of Nephrology
- Member Renal Physicians Association
- Member American Medical Association
- Member American College of Physicians
- Member NC Medical Society, Mecklenburg County Medical Society
Fellowships
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nephrology, TN, USA 1998
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nephrology 1998
- Vanderbilt Univ. School of Medicine 1998
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