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Mr. Alfonso I Rodriguez MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1130 Highway 315 Wilkes Barre PA, 18702About
Dr. Alfonso Rodriguez is a nephrologist practicing in Wilkes Barre, PA. Dr. Rodriguez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Rodriguez 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 Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1980
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Practice At 1130 Highway 315
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Raymond Guido Joseph MD1130 Highway 315 Wilkes Barre PA 18702
- Dr. Steven M Young DO1130 Highway 315 Wilkes Barre PA 18702
- Dr. John A Rothschild MD1130 Highway 315 Wilkes Barre PA 18702
- Dr. Archana Chaudhari MD175 S WILKES BARRE BLVD WILKES BARRE PA 18702
- Dr. Joseph Francis Dreier D.O.1130 Highway 315 Blvd Wilkes Barre PA 18702
- Dr. Jeanne Lauren Dreier D.O.1130 Highway 315 Blvd Wilkes Barre PA 18702
Nearest Hospitals
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1000 EAST MOUNTAIN BOULEVARD WILKES BARRE PA 18711WILKES-BARRE GENERAL HOSPITALl
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1822 MULBERRY STREET SCRANTON PA 18510