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Dr. Carl J. Blond M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2391 Ne Loop 410 Suite 405 San Antonio TX, 78217About
Dr. Carl Blond is a nephrologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Blond specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Blond 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 of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1976
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1976
Provider Details
Awards
- 2010-2011 Texas Super Doctors
Dr. Carl J. Blond M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2391 Ne Loop 410 Suite 405
2391 Ne Loop 410 Suite 405 -San Antonio, TX 78217Get Direction
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San Antonio Kidney Disease Cente
410 Ste 405 2391 Northeast Loop -San Antonio, TX 78217Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ashutosh Kumar Mahajan MD8811 Village Dr San Antonio TX 78217
- Dr. Jeet Gandhi MD2391 NE LOOP 410 STE 405 SAN ANTONIO TX 78217
- Dr. Peter Smolens M.D.2391 Ne Loop 410 San Antonio TX 78217
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- Jeffrey T. Sewell MD2391 NE LOOP 410 STE 405 SAN ANTONIO TX 78217
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