Dr. Michael R. Zolkiewicz M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1401 Hatcher Ln Columbia TN, 38401About
Dr. Michael Zolkiewicz is a nephrologist practicing in Columbia, TN. Dr. Zolkiewicz specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zolkiewicz 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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Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1990
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1990
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