Francisco Llach
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Washington DC, 20007About
Dr. Francisco Llach is a nephrologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Llach specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Llach 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 Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
University Of New South Wales Sydney Australia 1963
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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