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Melissa Aleta MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
220 E. HARRIS SAN ANGELO TX, 76903About
Dr. Melissa Aleta is a nephrologist practicing in SAN ANGELO, TX. Dr. Aleta specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Aleta 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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- Dr. Steve Frank Montoya M.D.136 East Concho Avenue San Angelo Texas 76903
- Dr. John Stevenson M.D.120 E Beauregard Ave San Angelo TX 76903
- Dr. Amin Parhizgar M.D.120 E HARRIS AVE SAN ANGELO TX 76903
- Kaushal Sondarwa MD220 E. HARRIS SAN ANGELO TX 76903
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