Dr. Thomas R Pohlman M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
222 S Woods Mill Rd Suite 750 Chesterfield MO, 63017About
Dr. Thomas Pohlman is a nephrologist practicing in Chesterfield, MO. Dr. Pohlman specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pohlman 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1976
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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