Polycystic Kidney Disease Center - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Nephrologist Doctors for Polycystic Kidney DiseaseType of Physician: Nephrologist What is a Nephrologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine. Practitioners treat disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral imbalance, dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function, and consultation with surgeons about kidney transplantation. Specialty: Nephrology Common Name: Kidney Doctor Nephrologist Doctors in Grand Rapids * Renal Associates Of West Michig  Renal Associates West Michigan  Renal Associates West Michigan  Renal Associates West Michigan  Renal Associates West Michigan  Renal Associates West Michigan  Renal Associates West Michigan  Renal Associates West Michigan  Renal Associates West Michigan  Renal Associates West Michigan  Renal Associates West Michigan  O'brien & Green MDs  Davita Dialysis  Davita Dialysis  Davita Dialysis  Davita Dialysis  Davita Dialysis  Spctrm Hlth Grbr Mem Splcst Cli  West Michigan Nephrology  Nephrology Center  Nephrology Center  Nephrology Center  Nephrology Center  Nephrology Center  Nephrology Center  Nephrology Center  Nephrology Center  Nephrology Center  Nephrology Center  Healthcare Midwest Intrnl Med  Davita Battle Creek Dialysis  Fresenius Medical Care  Fresenius Medical Care  Hayes Green Beach Specialty Cln  Hayes Green Beach Specialty Cln  Gratiot-Isabella Nephrology  Gratiot-Isabella Nephrology  Michael R Hourani MD  Michael R Hourani MD  Michael R Hourani MD  Michael R Hourani MD  Michael R Hourani MD  Michael R Hourani MD  Michael R Hourani MD  Michael R Hourani MD  Lake Lansing Nephrology  Mid-Michigan Kidney Specialists  Mid-Michigan Kidney Specialists  Mid-Michigan Kidney Specialists  Lansing Nephrology  Lansing Nephrology  Lansing Nephrology  Lake Michigan Nephrology  Lake Michigan Nephrology  Lake Michigan Nephrology  Chowdhury & Pant Mds Grand Rapids, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2013-06-21
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Polycystic Kidney DiseaseWhat is Polycystic Kidney Disease?Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the... Emergency Contact for Grand Rapids
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