Dr. Hernando Chong M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7050 Nw 4th St Suite # 206 Fort Lauderdale FL, 33317About
Dr. Hernando Chong is a nephrologist practicing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Chong specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chong 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 Nac Mayor De San Marcos- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Lima- Peru 1968
Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos, Facultad De Medicina 1968
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Medicina San Fernando 1968
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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