Dr. Joseph Palmisano MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
263 Farmington Ave Farmington CT, 06030About
Dr. Joseph Palmisano is a nephrologist practicing in Farmington, CT. Dr. Palmisano specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Palmisano 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
State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1975
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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