Dr. Jerry L Fischer MD, PHD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8901 W Dodge Rd Suite 250 Omaha NE, 68114About
Dr. Jerry Fischer is a nephrologist practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Fischer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Fischer 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1977
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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