Mrs. Ivelisse Rivera MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
Torre Medica Anxilio Mutuo Guaynabo PR, 00969About
Dr. Ivelisse Rivera is a nephrologist practicing in Guaynabo, PR. Dr. Rivera specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rivera 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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