Dr. Rafael O Duchesne M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1506 Broadrick Dr Dalton GA, 30720About
Dr. Rafael Duchesne is a nephrologist practicing in Dalton, GA. Dr. Duchesne specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Duchesne 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.
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