Dr. Anthony J Parravani MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown WV, 26506About
Dr. Anthony Parravani is a nephrologist practicing in Morgantown, WV. Dr. Parravani specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Parravani 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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