Dr. William Peterson MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6530 Troost Ave Suite A Kansas City MO, 64131About
Dr. William Peterson is a nephrologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Peterson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Peterson 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
University of Wales in Great Britain 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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