Dr. Francisco Pons MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
13500 Sw 88th St Suite 131 Miami FL, 33186About
Dr. Francisco Pons is a nephrologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Pons specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pons 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
Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana,Havana, Cuba 1977
Universidad CatÛlica Nordestana (UCNE) Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1977
Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Habana
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Professional Memberships
- Member NILF
- Member DADE COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
- Member AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
- Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
Fellowships
- CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER-GREATER, FL 1985
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