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Dr. John R Fontanilla M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. John R Fontanilla M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

833 Chestnut St Suite 700 Philadelphia PA, 19107

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Dr. John Fontanilla is a nephrologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Fontanilla specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Fontanilla 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

Rutgers 2006

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

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Dr. John R Fontanilla M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 833 Chestnut St Suite 700

833 Chestnut St Suite 700 -
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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New patients: 215-503-3000

Practice At 4453 Castor Ave Suite B

4453 Castor Ave Suite B -
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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New patients: 215-744-2266, 215-743-9247
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Metropolitan Nephrology Associat

235 N Broad St Ste 100 -
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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