Dr. Stephen R Bernhardt M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
340 Howells Rd Suite A Bay Shore NY, 11706About
Dr. Stephen Bernhardt is a nephrologist practicing in Bay Shore, NY. Dr. Bernhardt specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bernhardt 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
MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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