Dr. Carlos H. Zem MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
215 E Quincy St Suite 610 San Antonio TX, 78215About
Dr. Carlos Zem is a nephrologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Zem specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zem 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 Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 2002
Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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