Dr. Mark Shermer MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6005 Park Ave Suite 807 Memphis TN, 38119Rating
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Dr. Mark Shermer is a nephrologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Shermer specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Shermer 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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