Dr. James Joseph Matera DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8 Old Bridge Tpke South River NJ, 08882About
Dr. James Matera is a nephrologist practicing in South River, NJ. Dr. Matera specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Matera 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.
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Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences DO
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