Dr. Thomas K Slack M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
126 Eastwind Cir Wellfleet MA, 02667About
Dr. Thomas Slack is a nephrologist practicing in Wellfleet, MA. Dr. Slack specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Slack 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
Univ of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1968
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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