Dr. Lorin M Sanchez MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
820 St. Sebastian Way Suite 8a Augusta GA, 30901About
Dr. Lorin Sanchez is a nephrologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Sanchez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sanchez 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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