Dr. Paul Alan Berkowitz M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5333 Mcauley Drive Suite 4003 Ypsilanti MI, 48197About
Dr. Paul Berkowitz is a nephrologist practicing in Ypsilanti, MI. Dr. Berkowitz specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Berkowitz 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
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1985
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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