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Dr. John C Ruggian MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. John C Ruggian MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

782 E. Prima Vista Blvd Port Saint Lucie FL, 34952
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Dr. John Ruggian is a nephrologist practicing in Port Saint Lucie, FL. Dr. Ruggian specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ruggian 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

Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny 1989

Stony Brook Univ Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine 1989

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

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Dr. JOHN RUGGIAN, MD

782 E. Prima Vista Blvd -
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
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