Dr. Tina M Melanson M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1001 E 21st St Suite 300 Sioux Falls SD, 57105About
Dr. Tina Melanson is a nephrologist practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Melanson specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Melanson 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 Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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