Dr. Patricia L Cantlin DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1600b Congress St Portland ME, 04102About
Dr. Patricia Cantlin is a nephrologist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Cantlin specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cantlin 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
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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