Dr. Ronald A Fischman MD, FACP, FASN
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3650 South St 301 Lakewood CA, 90712About
Dr. Ronald Fischman is a nephrologist practicing in Lakewood, CA. Dr. Fischman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Fischman 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1974
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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