Dr. Janet T Pedro MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1126 Slide Rd Suite 4b Lubbock TX, 79416About
Dr. Janet Pedro is a nephrologist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Pedro specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pedro 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 Of The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines 1989
University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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