Dr. Richard S Spong M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
516 Delware St Se Pwb Clinic 2a University Of Minnes Minneapolis MN, 55455About
Dr. Richard Spong is a nephrologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Spong specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Spong 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 Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1994
University of Minnesota Medical School 1994
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