Dr. John W. Broviac M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2601 Coolidge Rd Suite B East Lansing MI, 48823About
Dr. John Broviac is a nephrologist practicing in East Lansing, MI. Dr. Broviac specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Broviac 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 Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1967
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Essential fatty acid deficiency in human adults during total parenteral nutrition.
- Essential fatty acid deficiency in human adults during total parenteral nutrition.
- Prolonged parenteral nutrition in the home.
- A silicone rubber atrial catheter for prolonged parenteral alimentation.
- Hyperosmolar coma.
- The role of Intralipid in prolonged parenteral nutrition. I. As a caloric substitute for glucose.
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