Dr. Miguel Portocarrero MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2576 Boggy Creek Rd Kissimmee FL, 34744About
Dr. Miguel Portocarrero is a nephrologist practicing in Kissimmee, FL. Dr. Portocarrero specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Portocarrero 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 de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina Luis Razetti 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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