Dr. Thomas Elma Burkart M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
970 Newman Rd New Bern NC, 28562About
Dr. Thomas Burkart is a nephrologist practicing in New Bern, NC. Dr. Burkart specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Burkart 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1973
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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