Dr. Jose M Ayala-santos M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
Ave L Munoz Marin Caguas PR, 00725About
Dr. Jose Ayala-santos is a nephrologist practicing in Caguas, PR. Dr. Ayala-santos specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ayala-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.
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