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Dr. Monica Grafals M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

Lahey Clinic 41 Mall Rd. Burlington MA, 01805
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Dr. Monica Grafals is a nephrologist practicing in Burlington, MA. Dr. Grafals specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Grafals 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.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 15 years of experience

Fellowships

  • Northwestern University Medical Center    2008
  • Drexel College of Medicine Hahnemann Univ Hosp    2007

Dr. Monica Grafals M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At Lahey Clinic 41 Mall Rd.

Lahey Clinic 41 Mall Rd. -
Burlington, MA 01805
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New patients: 617-776-7400, 781-744-2500
Fax: 781-744-5743, 617-666-1429

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