
Dr. Kaelin Colleen Merveldt M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
600 S Paulina St Suite 527 Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Kaelin Merveldt is a nephrologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Merveldt specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Merveldt 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 Texas At Houston / Medical School At Houston 2008
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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