Dr. Steven Pollak M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7525 Greenway Center Dr Greenbelt MD, 20770About
Dr. Steven Pollak is a nephrologist practicing in Greenbelt, MD. Dr. Pollak specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pollak 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
Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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