Dr. Andrew C Bland MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
200 E Pennsylvania Ave Suite 212 Peoria IL, 61603About
Dr. Andrew Bland is a nephrologist practicing in Peoria, IL. Dr. Bland specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bland 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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