Dr. Michael R Hand M.D.?
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Dr. Michael R Hand M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Michael R Hand M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(1)
711 Wood St Suite A Monroe LA, 71201
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5/5

About

Dr. Michael Hand is a nephrologist practicing in Monroe, LA. Dr. Hand specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hand 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

Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1991

Tulane University School of Medicine 1991

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 26 years of experience

Dr. Michael R Hand M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 711 Wood St Suite A

711 Wood St Suite A -
Monroe, LA 71201
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New patients: 318-323-8847
Fax: 318-327-3410, 318-387-8804

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Dr. Michael R Hand M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 1 patient. 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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309 JACKSON STREET MONROE LA 71201

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