Dr. Elvira L Loria M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1 Medical Park Blvd Suite 450w Bristol TN, 37620About
Dr. Elvira Loria is a nephrologist practicing in Bristol, TN. Dr. Loria specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Loria 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 Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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