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Dr. Darren Scott Kaufman M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Darren Scott Kaufman M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(42)
5225 Nesconset Hwy Suite 60 - Bldg 13 Port Jefferson Station NY, 11776
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4/5

About

Dr. Darren Kaufman is a nephrologist practicing in Port Jefferson Station, NY. Dr. Kaufman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kaufman 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

Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica 1986

All Saints University School of Medicine 1986

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

Male Spanish

Expert Publications

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Dr. Darren Scott Kaufman M.D.'s Practice location

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5225 Nesconset Hwy Suite 60 - Bldg 13 -
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
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Dr. Darren Scott Kaufman M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 42 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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