Dr. Jose L Santini M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
766 N Sun Dr Suite 3030 Lake Mary FL, 32746About
Dr. Jose Santini is a nephrologist practicing in Lake Mary, FL. Dr. Santini specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Santini 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
Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1988
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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