Dr. Barry C Wood MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2301 Holmes St Kansas City MO, 64108About
Dr. Barry Wood is a nephrologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Wood specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wood 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1973
University of Wales in Great Britain 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Vascular Disease
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