Dr. Richard Scott Cornell MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Suite 250 Louisville KY, 40205About
Dr. Richard Cornell is a nephrologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Cornell specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cornell 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1994
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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