Dr. Gerald A. Rigg M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
34815 W. Michigan Ave Wayne MI, 48184About
Dr. Gerald Rigg is a nephrologist practicing in Detroit, MI. Dr. Rigg specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rigg 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1962
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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