Dr. Wilfred Lieberthal M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
26 Research Way East Setauket NY, 11733About
Dr. Wilfred Lieberthal is a nephrologist practicing in East Setauket, NY. Dr. Lieberthal specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lieberthal 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
University of The Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences,Parktown, South Africa
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1977
Provider Details
Treatments
- Kidney Stones
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Electrolytes
Fellowships
- Boston Medical Center, MA 1980
- Boston Univ. School of Med.
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