Dr. Ron Zuiderweg, DO

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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Ron Zuiderweg, who serves patients throughout the State of Utah.

A skilled nephrologist, Dr. Zuiderweg had been practicing in Arizona for 16 years. In 2023, he relocated to northern Utah and joined Nephrology Associates of Utah. He currently sees patients in the South Ogden and Layton offices.

His care philosophy is centered on building trust with his patients. He believes that this is the foundation of a strong doctor-patient relationship.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Zuiderweg graduated with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, California in 2001. He then went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2004, and his fellowship in nephrology at the same institution 2006.

With an unwavering commitment to his specialty, he is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified physicians who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults.

Nephrology is a specialty of internal medicine that concerns itself with the kidneys. Nephrologists focus on treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy and transplantation. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care or kidney transplantation when it becomes necessary.

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