Dr. Thomas J Martin MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1708 S Yakima Ave Suite 107 Tacoma WA, 98405Rating
5/5
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Dr. Thomas Martin is a nephrologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Martin specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Martin 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 Alberta, Fac of Med, Edmonton, Alb, Canada 1996
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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