Dr. Hy Charles Sussman MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1350 Walton Way Augusta GA, 30901About
Dr. Hy Sussman is a nephrologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Sussman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sussman 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
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1960
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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