
Dr. Mark L. Vaporean M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3800 RIDGEWAY DR BIRMINGHAM AL, 35209About
Dr. Mark Vaporean is a nephrologist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Vaporean specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Vaporean 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Practice At 1601 E Broadway Suite 160
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