Dr. Patrick Francois M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1611 NW 12TH AVE MIAMI FL, 33136About
Dr. Patrick Francois is a nephrologist practicing in MIAMI, FL. Dr. Francois specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Francois 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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