Dr. Frank L. Kriger, MD, PhD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
40900 Merchants Ln Suite 207 Leonardtown MD, 20650About
Dr. Frank Kriger is a nephrologist practicing in Leonardtown, MD. Dr. Kriger specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kriger 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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Univ Of Manitoba- Fac Of Med- Winnipeg- Man- Canada 1983
University of Manitoba / Faculty of Medicine 1983
University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine 1983
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