Dr. Maria Aleina Miguel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2340 Clay St 4th Floor San Francisco CA, 94115About
Dr. Maria Miguel is a nephrologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Miguel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Miguel 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
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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