Dr. Irina Vancea MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3426 Lake Ave Suite 120 Pueblo CO, 81004About
Dr. Irina Vancea is a nephrologist practicing in Pueblo, CO. Dr. Vancea specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Vancea 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
Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy 1991
University of Washington School of Medicine 2008
Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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