Suzanne Austin
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2498 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose California, 95128About
Dr. Suzanne Austin is a nephrologist practicing in San Jose, California. Dr. Austin specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Austin 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
MD at Case Western Reserve University
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- Stanford University- 1992
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology, American Medical Women\'s Association, American Women\'s Association
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Swimming
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Kidney International
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