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Dr. Francisco J Torre MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Francisco J Torre MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

Paseo del Prado San Juan PR, 00926

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Dr. Francisco Torre is a nephrologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Torre specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Torre 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.

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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

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Francisco Torre, MD

Paseo del Prado -
San Juan, PR 00926
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New patients: 787-292-2869
Fax: 787-773-8041

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