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13500 SW 88th St, Suite 165 Miami, Florida 33186
Appointment: (305) 388-1802
About Dr. Francisco Pons
Dr. Francisco Pons has been a practicing physician since 1977, and a nephrologist since 1997. His practice and training have covered numerous specialties and have spanned the globe. In addition to nephrology, his diverse training and experience include the fields of internal medicine, immunology, cardiology, and intensive
Nephrology
What is a Nephrologist?
A nephrologist, also called a kidney doctor, is a doctor of internal medicine with a specialization in kidney care and hypertension. A nephrologist can diagnose and treat kidney disease and kidney failure, and hypertension. The kidney doctor assists people with kidney failure by prescribing
What is Kidney Disease?
The two most common causes of kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure. People with a family history of any kind of kidney problem are also at risk for kidney disease.
Most kidney diseases attack the nephrons, causing them to lose their filtering capacity. Damage to the nephrons can happen quickly,
The Kidneys and How They Work
The kidneys are a pair of vital organs that perform many functions to keep the blood clean and chemically balanced .
The kidneys are bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. They are located near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine. The kidneys are sophisticated
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