Dr. Peter W Santos D.O.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5750 W Thunderbird Rd Suite G790 Glendale AZ, 85306About
Dr. Peter Santos is a nephrologist practicing in Glendale, AZ. Dr. Santos specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Santos 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
University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences Des Moines, Iowa DO
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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