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Dr. Benjamin J Freda DO, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Benjamin J Freda DO

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(12)
100 Wason Ave Suite 200 Springfield MA, 01107
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Dr. Benjamin Freda is a nephrologist practicing in Springfield, MA. Dr. Freda specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Freda 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

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine,Biddeford, Me, United States 2000

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Dr. Benjamin J Freda DO's Practice location

Practice At 100 Wason Ave Suite 200

100 Wason Ave Suite 200 -
Springfield, MA 01107
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PALMER, MA 01069
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Dr. Benjamin J Freda DO has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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