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Dr. John R Silkensen MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. John R Silkensen MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(2)
21 Belmont Ave Brattleboro VT, 05301
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Dr. John Silkensen is a nephrologist practicing in Brattleboro, VT. Dr. Silkensen specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Silkensen 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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Dr. John R Silkensen MD's Practice location

Practice At 21 Belmont Ave

21 Belmont Ave -
Brattleboro, VT 05301
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New patients: 802-258-3905, 802-257-3751
Fax: 802-258-4903, 802-257-3754

701 PARK AVE -
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
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New patients: 612-873-6987

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