Dr. Jack Locardi Cortese M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1521 S Staples St Suite 601 Corpus Christi TX, 78404About
Dr. Jack Cortese is a nephrologist practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Cortese specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cortese 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
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1976
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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