Dr. Jorge Roman-latorre M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
13154 Coit Rd Suite 100 Dallas TX, 75240About
Dr. Jorge Roman-latorre is a nephrologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Roman-latorre specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Roman-latorre 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 De Chile 1966
Universidad de Santiago de Chile Facultad de Ciencias MÈdicas 1966
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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