Dr. Laura D Alvez M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3209 West St Weirton WV, 26062About
Dr. Laura Alvez is a nephrologist practicing in Weirton, WV. Dr. Alvez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Alvez 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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