Dr. Fernando Enrique Ottino M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
13005 State Rd 80 Suite 141 Loxahatchee FL, 33470About
Dr. Fernando Ottino is a nephrologist practicing in Loxahatchee, FL. Dr. Ottino specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ottino 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
Universidad de Buenos Aires Facultad de Medicina 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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