Dr. Laurie Ward M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE EAST MEADOW NY, 11554About
Dr. Laurie Ward is a nephrologist practicing in EAST MEADOW, NY. Dr. Ward specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ward 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.
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