Dr. Mark E Staniforth MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1277 Mercy Dr Muskegon MI, 49444About
Dr. Mark Staniforth is a nephrologist practicing in Muskegon, MI. Dr. Staniforth specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Staniforth 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
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1997
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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