Dr. Richard A Preston MD, MBA
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1611 NW 12TH AVE MIAMI FL, 33136About
Dr. Richard Preston is a nephrologist practicing in MIAMI, FL. Dr. Preston specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Preston 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 Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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