Dr. Susan H Brown MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1009 W Saint Maartens Dr Saint Joseph MO, 64506About
Dr. Susan Brown is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Joseph, MO. Dr. Brown specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Brown 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1981
University of Wales in Great Britain 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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