Dr. Jorge Miguel Kourie-melo M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2501 N Orange Ave Suite 537n Orlando FL, 32804About
Dr. Jorge Kourie-melo is a nephrologist practicing in Orlando, FL. Dr. Kourie-melo specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kourie-melo 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
Universidad Federico Henriquez y Carvajal (UFHEC) Facultad de Medicina 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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