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Dr. Carlos A Leon M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
624 S 1000 E ST GEORGE UT, 84790About
Dr. Carlos Leon is a nephrologist practicing in Saint George, UT. Dr. Leon specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Leon 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 Industrial De Santander MD
Universidad Industrial De Santander 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Dr. Carlos A Leon M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1173 S 250 W Suite 402
1173 S 250 W Suite 402 -Saint George, UT 84770Get Direction
Practice At 601 N Flamingo Rd Suite 104
601 N Flamingo Rd Suite 104 -Pembroke Pines, FL 33028Get Direction
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