Dr. David L Blecker MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
510 Jackson Ave Northfield NJ, 08225About
Dr. David Blecker is a nephrologist practicing in Northfield, NJ. Dr. Blecker specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Blecker 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1973
Tufts University School of Medicine 1973
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RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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