Dr. Steven J Zelman M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
416 N 12th St Mount Vernon IL, 62864About
Dr. Steven Zelman is a nephrologist practicing in Mount Vernon, IL. Dr. Zelman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zelman 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
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1976
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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