Dr. Pedro A. Carde M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
AVE GENERAL VALERO # 502 FAJARDO PR, 00738About
Dr. Pedro Carde is a nephrologist practicing in FAJARDO, PR. Dr. Carde specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Carde 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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