Dr. Robert Provenzano MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1725 E Boulder St Suite 105 Colorado Springs CO, 80909About
Dr. Robert Provenzano is a nephrologist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Provenzano specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Provenzano 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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