Dr. Carlos Marchena, MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3170 S Professional Dr Bay City MI, 48706About
Dr. Carlos Marchena is a nephrologist practicing in Bay City, MI. Dr. Marchena specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Marchena 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
Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos, Facultad De Medicina 1962
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Medicina San Fernando 1962
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Internships
- Westchester Medical Center
Fellowships
- Cornell University
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society, Renal Physicians Association, American Society of Nephrology, International Society of Nephrology
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- Dr. Marco A Ramos M.D.2210 Neidhammer Dr Bay City MI 48706
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