Dr. Marisela Varela MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
90 W 86TH AVE MERRILLVILLE IN, 46410About
Dr. Marisela Varela is a nephrologist practicing in Hammond, IN. Dr. Varela specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Varela 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 Nac De Cordoba, Fac De Cien Med, Cordoba, Argentina 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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