Dr. Nicolas A. Forero M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1025 S 6th St Springfield IL, 62703About
Dr. Nicolas Forero is a nephrologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Forero specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Forero 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 Militar Nueva Granada- Bogota- Colombia 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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