Dr. Michael T. Sim M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6600 Bruceville Rd Mob 3, 3rd Floor Sacramento CA, 95823About
Dr. Michael Sim is a nephrologist practicing in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Sim specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sim 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
Tufts University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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