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Dr. Johanna G Urena M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
215 E Quincy St Suite 610 San Antonio TX, 78215About
Dr. Johanna Urena is a nephrologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Urena specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Urena 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
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ronald W. Hamner M.D.215 E Quincy St San Antonio TX 78215
- Dr. Elzbieta B. Mcmurtrie-jayaram M.D.1008 Brooklyn Ave San Antonio TX 78215
- Dr. Luz Moreno MD215 E Quincy St San Antonio TX 78215
- Dr. Matthew E. Schaefer D.O.1008 Brooklyn Ave San Antonio TX 78215
- Dr. Lisa Ochoa Cabrera MD215 E Quincy St San Antonio TX 78215
- Dr. Arturo Molina MD215 E Quincy St San Antonio TX 78215
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