Dr. Richard A Schumacher DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1295 E 151st St Suite 7 Olathe KS, 66062About
Dr. Richard Schumacher is a nephrologist practicing in Olathe, KS. Dr. Schumacher specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Schumacher 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
Ok State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, Tulsa, Ok 1995
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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