Dr. John E Prior D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
802 Jefferson Ave Scranton PA, 18510About
Dr. John Prior is a nephrologist practicing in Scranton, PA. Dr. Prior specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Prior 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1983
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1983
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