
Dr. Howard Garfinkel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
24 Hospital Ave Danbury CT, 06810About
Dr. Howard Garfinkel is a nephrologist practicing in Danbury, CT. Dr. Garfinkel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Garfinkel 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 1965
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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