Dr. Alex M Acosta-miranda M.D.
Urologist
Department of Urology A-971 San Juan PR, 00936About
Dr. Alex Acosta-miranda is a urologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Acosta-miranda specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
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