Dr. Paul Gordon Smith M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5333 Mcauley Drive Suite 4003 Ypsilanti MI, 48197About
Dr. Paul Smith is a nephrologist practicing in Ypsilanti, MI. Dr. Smith specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Smith 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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