Dr. David Lee Sommerfeld M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1911 S National Ave Suite 301 Springfield MO, 65804About
Dr. David Sommerfeld is a nephrologist practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Sommerfeld specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sommerfeld 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 Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1987
University of Wales in Great Britain 1987
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