Dr. Francis P Foti M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
104 E 2nd St 4th Floor Erie PA, 16507Rating
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Dr. Francis Foti is a nephrologist practicing in Erie, PA. Dr. Foti specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Foti 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 Del Noreste- Esc De Med- Tampico- Tamaulipas- Mexico 1984
University of The Northeast / School of Medicine Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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