Dr. Arvin Lopez Santos MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1001 E 21st St Suite 300 Sioux Falls SD, 57105About
Dr. Arvin Santos is a nephrologist practicing in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Santos specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Santos 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
De La Salle Health Sciences Institute College of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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