3 Best Nephrologists in Philadelphia, PA

“Dr. Michael Levin graduated from Muhlenberg College and received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001 from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at PCOM, he graduated as Chief Fellow in Nephrology in 2006 from Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Levin joined Metropolitan Nephrology Associates in 2006. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Chair of the Division of Nephrology, has won numerous teaching awards, serves on the Curriculum Committee, and is the Clinical Director of the Nephrology Course. Dr. Levin’s clinical interests range from Hypertension to Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis. He serves as Medical Director of Fresenius Northwest Dialysis on City Avenue, specializing in In-Center dialysis and Home Dialysis programs. Dr. Levin is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (FACOI) and the American Society of Nephrology. He has been featured on Fox News for World Kidney Day and has had several pieces published about the success of Home Dialysis. He is currently practicing in Metropolitan Nephrology Associates, P.C. Their team of board-certified physicians are some of the preeminent kidney specialists in the Philadelphia area, caring for patients in their offices and at the region’s top hospitals and dialysis centers.”

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“Dr. Peter Fumo earned a medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian University in New York and a fellowship in Nephrology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Fumo has received outstanding faculty and teaching awards and has held fellowships from the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Nephrology. He is also an active member of the International Society of Nephrology, Renal Physicians Association, National Kidney Foundation, and Pennsylvania Medical Society. He is practicing in Delaware Valley Nephrology. For over 30 years, their full-service nephrology practice has been seeing patients with all forms of kidney disease, providing them with a wide scope of services and evaluations. Their physicians and staff provide treatment collaboratively with each patient, from managing hypertension and chronic kidney disease to multiple dialysis options, including hemodialysis, peritoneal, self-care, and nocturnal. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.”

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“Dr. Edward Filippone, MD has over 46 years of experience in the medical field. He is recognized as a prominent kidney specialist in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. He received his medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has practiced for over 20 years. Dr. Filippone obtained his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Medical College Hospitals-Main Campus. Renal Vascular Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Nephrotic Syndrome are among his areas of expertise. With a career spanning more than four decades, Dr. Filippone is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Methodist Hospital. Currently, Edward J Filippone MD & Associates's four physicians cover three specialty areas of medicine. Their expert primary care physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers are dedicated and ready to serve all your healthcare needs.”

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