Dr. Maria aurora Posadas salas M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON SC, 29425About
Dr. Maria aurora Posadas salas is a nephrologist practicing in CHARLESTON, SC. Dr. Posadas salas specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Posadas salas 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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