Dr. Miguel Raul Escobar MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1801 N Senate Blvd Suite 355 Indianapolis IN, 46202About
Dr. Miguel Escobar is a nephrologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Escobar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Escobar 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
Univ of Toronto, Fac of Med, Toronto, Ont, Canada 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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