Dr. Blake Jay Brooks M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1601 E Broadway Suite 160 Columbia MO, 65201About
Dr. Blake Brooks is a nephrologist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Brooks specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Brooks 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
University of Missouri-Columbia M.D. 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Challenges in oncology. Case 4. Response of metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor including CNS involvement to imatinib mesylate (STI-571).
- Erythropoietin therapy in pre-dialysis patients with chronic renal failure: lack of need for parenteral iron.
- Clinical update on oncology treatments and trends.
- Editorial - Reflection on End-of-Life Care.
Fellowships
- University of Missouri-Columbia General Practice
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