Dr. Luciana Barretto Mclean M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
328 W Main Lewisville TX, 75057About
Dr. Luciana Mclean is a nephrologist practicing in Lewisville, TX. Dr. Mclean specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Mclean 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
Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas De Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, MD
Faculdade de Medicina e Cirurgia de Pernambuco 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Awards
- Internal Medicine Residency Intern of the Year, Scott & White Hospital
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Nephrology
- Member National Kidney Foundation
Fellowships
- Nephrology Fellowship, Scott & White Hospital, Temple, TX
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