Dr. Pedro Carlos Pagan torres MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
Carr 844, Estancias de Boulevard 4F8 San Juan PR, 00926About
Dr. Pedro Pagan torres is a nephrologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Pagan torres specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pagan torres 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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