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Dr. Peter Smolens M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Peter Smolens M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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2391 Ne Loop 410 Suite 405 San Antonio TX, 78217
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Dr. Peter Smolens is a nephrologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Smolens specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Smolens 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

Temple Univ Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1975

Temple University School of Medicine 1975

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

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Dr. Peter Smolens M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2391 Ne Loop 410 Suite 405

2391 Ne Loop 410 Suite 405 -
San Antonio, TX 78217
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Patient Experience with Dr. Smolens


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Dr. Peter Smolens M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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