Dr. Susan M Francisco MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
616 W Forest Ave Jackson TN, 38301About
Dr. Susan Francisco is a nephrologist practicing in Jackson, TN. Dr. Francisco specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Francisco 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1986
East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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