
Dr. Luana Pillon M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7908 W SAHARA AVE LAS VEGAS NV, 89117About
Dr. Luana Pillon is a nephrologist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Pillon specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pillon 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 Di Padova- Fac Di Med E Chirurgia- Padova- Italy 1992
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Practice At 500 S Rancho Dr Suite 12
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