Dr. Maricel Albaniel Pilapil-pureza MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
11480 Brookshire Ave Downey CA, 90241About
Dr. Maricel Pilapil-pureza is a nephrologist practicing in Downey, CA. Dr. Pilapil-pureza specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pilapil-pureza 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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