Dr. Carlos Andres Granja M.D
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7900 Sw 57th Ave Suite 21 Miami FL, 33143About
Dr. Carlos Granja is a nephrologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Granja specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Granja 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
Universidad Central Del Ecuador 1999
Universidad Central del Ecuador Facultad de Ciencias MÈdicas 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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