Dr. George R Hvostik MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4255 Commercial Way Glenview IL, 60025About
Dr. George Hvostik is a nephrologist practicing in Glenview, IL. Dr. Hvostik specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hvostik 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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