Dr. Richard Edward Simmons M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1600 Specht Point Rd Suite 127 Fort Collins CO, 80525Rating
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Dr. Richard Simmons is a nephrologist practicing in Fort Collins, CO. Dr. Simmons specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Simmons 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
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1980
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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