Dr. Juan Luis Pimentel M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5255 Snapfinger Park Dr Suite 110 Decatur GA, 30035About
Dr. Juan Pimentel is a nephrologist practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Pimentel specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pimentel 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 Catol De Santiago De Guayaquil, Fac De Med, G MD
Universidad De Guayaquil, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas 1985
UNIV CATOLICA 1985
UNIVERSITY OF GUAYAQUIL
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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