Dr. Gilberto A Vera M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1160 Varnum St Ne Suite 16 Washington DC, 20017About
Dr. Gilberto Vera is a nephrologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Vera specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Vera 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
Universidad Peruana Los Andes Facultad de Medicina Humana 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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