Dr. William W Lecates M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1 Atwell Rd Cooperstown NY, 13326About
Dr. William Lecates is a nephrologist practicing in Cooperstown, NY. Dr. Lecates specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lecates 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
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2007
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