Dr. Emmett Ratigan is a nephrologist in Lakewood. He treats conditions affecting the kidneys such as renal failure, kidney stones, or chronic kidney disease.
Dr. Emmett Ratigan graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2008.
Dr. Ratigan has one office in Colorado where he specializes in Nephrology and Internal Medicine.
As a nephrologist in Colorado, Dr. Ratigan diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases and complications affecting your kidneys. These may include kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, renal failure, chronic urinary tract infections, and other disorders that affect the kidneys. When a patient's condition is serious enough to cause kidney failure, Dr. Ratigan may be responsible for managing the dialysis process.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Ratigan specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Ratigan also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.