Dr. Elio Argimiro Torres-lopez M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5501 Old York Rd Levy Bldg, Ground Fl Philadelphia PA, 19141About
Dr. Elio Torres-lopez is a nephrologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Torres-lopez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Torres-lopez 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 Central de Venezuela medical degree 2000
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Fellowships
- Albert Einstein Medical Center nephrology
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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Elio A. Torres-Lopez, who serves patients in Hollywood, Florida.
An exceptional nephrologist, Dr. Torres-Lopez is in practice at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. He also has admitting privileges at Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and Memorial Hospital Miramar.
Memorial Regional Hospital is the flagship facility of the Memorial Healthcare System and is one of the largest hospitals in Florida. It offers extensive and diverse health care services that include Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute featuring renowned surgeons, Memorial Cancer Institute treating more inpatients than any other in Broward County, and Memorial Neuroscience Institute providing innovative technology and world-class physicians.
A native of Venezuela, Dr. Torres-Lopez graduated with his medical degree from the Universidad Central de Venezuela in 2000. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his internship, residency, and fellowships in nephrology at the Albert Einstein Medical Center.
With an unwavering commitment to his specialty, the doctor is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care or kidney transplantation when it becomes necessary.
On a more personal note, Dr. Torres-Lopez is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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