Dr. Cynthia Lynn Monroe MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
11481 Toepperwein Rd Suite 1202 San Antonio TX, 78233About
Dr. Cynthia Monroe is a nephrologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Monroe specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Monroe 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
Tx A & M Univ Coll Of Med- College Station Tx 1997
The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center College Of Med 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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