Dr. William James Davanzo M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
143 Follins Ln Saint Simons Island GA, 31522About
Dr. William Davanzo is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Simons Island, GA. Dr. Davanzo specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Davanzo 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
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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