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Dr. Jose R Salcedo-contreras M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Jose R Salcedo-contreras M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(7)
635 W Wesmark Blvd Sumter SC, 29150
Rating

4/5

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Dr. Jose Salcedo-contreras is a nephrologist practicing in Sumter, SC. Dr. Salcedo-contreras specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Salcedo-contreras 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 Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1970

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Nephrology

Provider Details

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Dr. Jose R Salcedo-contreras M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 635 W Wesmark Blvd

635 W Wesmark Blvd -
Sumter, SC 29150
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New patients: 803-469-7500
Fax: 803-469-7519, 803-469-7521

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Dr. Jose R Salcedo-contreras M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 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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