Dr. Sebastian G Sepulveda MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
33 Bartlett St Suite 501 Lowell MA, 01852About
Dr. Sebastian Sepulveda is a nephrologist practicing in Lowell, MA. Dr. Sepulveda specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sepulveda 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
Universidad De Chile MD
Universidad de Chile Facultad de Medicina 1985
University of Duhok Faculty of Medical Sciences 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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