Dr. Mark A. Lagatta M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4100 Metric Dr Suite 200 Winter Park FL, 32792About
Dr. Mark Lagatta is a nephrologist practicing in Winter Park, FL. Dr. Lagatta specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Lagatta 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
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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