Dr. Troy Everett Dixon M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
79 Middleville Rd Northport NY, 11768About
Dr. Troy Dixon is a nephrologist practicing in Northport, NY. Dr. Dixon specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Dixon 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1973
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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