Dr. Marco Antonio Albarran portilla MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7648 CALLE DR MANUEL Z GANDIA PONCE PR, 00717About
Dr. Marco Albarran portilla is a nephrologist practicing in PONCE, PR. Dr. Albarran portilla specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Albarran portilla 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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