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Apolonia G. Silva FNP
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6736 NE KILLINGSWORTH STREET LA CLINICA DE BUENA SALUD PORTLAND OR, 97218About
Dr. Apolonia Silva is a nephrologist practicing in PORTLAND, OR. Dr. Silva specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Silva 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.
Provider Details
Specialty: | Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) |
Taxonomy Code: | 207RN0300X |
License Number: | 200850094NP |
License State Code: | OR |
Specialty: | Nurse |
Taxonomy Code: | 363LF0000X |
License Number: | 200850094NP |
License State Code: | OR |
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