Dr. Stephen Vaccarezza M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6240 Montrose Rd Rockville MD, 20852About
Dr. Stephen Vaccarezza is a nephrologist practicing in Rockville, MD. Dr. Vaccarezza specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Vaccarezza 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
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1981
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Awards
- Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Super Doctors 2011
Fellowships
- New York University Medical Center
- New York Univ. Med. Center/Bellevue Hosp. Ctr 1987
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