Dr. Robert N Mccoy MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1800 Buckner St Suite C120 Shreveport LA, 71101About
Dr. Robert Mccoy is a nephrologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Mccoy specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Mccoy 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 of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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