Dr. Michael H Walczyk MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1130 Nw 22nd Ave Suite 640 Portland OR, 97210About
Dr. Michael Walczyk is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Walczyk specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Walczyk 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
Drexel University College of Medicine 1981
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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