Dr. Michael Mackey MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
311 Matthews Avenue Jonesboro AR, 72401About
Dr. Michael Mackey is a nephrologist practicing in Jonesboro, AR. Dr. Mackey specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Mackey 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 Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1973
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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