Dr. Stephen Zemel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1838 Greene Tree Rd Suite 245 Pikesville MD, 21208About
Dr. Stephen Zemel is a nephrologist practicing in Pikesville, MD. Dr. Zemel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zemel 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 Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1977
University of Maryland School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- University of Maryland Medical Center
- University of Maryland Medical Center 1986
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