Dr. Cathryn Lee Wise MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6902 Se Lake Rd Suite 100 Portland OR, 97267About
Dr. Cathryn Wise is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Wise specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Wise 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
University of California 1983
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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