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Dr. Richard Wheeler MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Richard Wheeler MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(3)
4301 W Markham St # 783 Little Rock AR, 72205
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Dr. Richard Wheeler is a nephrologist practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Wheeler specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wheeler 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 Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1976

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1976

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 41 years of experience

Dr. Richard Wheeler MD's Practice location

Practice At 4301 W Markham St # 783

4301 W Markham St # 783 -
Little Rock, AR 72205
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Dr. Richard Wheeler MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. 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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