Dr. Maria G. Luna M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8042 Wurzbach Rd Suite 500 San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. Maria Luna is a nephrologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Luna specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Luna 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
Baylor College of Medicine 2004
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 2004
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