Dr. Quintina B Corteza MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
401 E North Blvd Suite 102a Leesburg FL, 34748About
Dr. Quintina Corteza is a nephrologist practicing in Leesburg, FL. Dr. Corteza specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Corteza 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 Of The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines 1980
School of Health Sciences 1980
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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