Dr. Lleras A Samuels MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3401 N Broad St Philadelphia PA, 19140About
Dr. Lleras Samuels is a nephrologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Samuels specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Samuels 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
Univ De Panama, Fac De Med, Panama City, Panama 1978
UNIV DE PANAMA 1978
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