
Dr. Javier Emilio Alfonso M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7392 N.W. 35 Terrace 306 Miami Miami, 33144About
Javier E. Alfonso MD is a nephrologist practicing in Doral Miami. Dr. Alfonso specializes in the care and treatment of kidney disorders.
As a nephrologist, Dr. Alfonso most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystic kidney disease, high blood pressure.
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.
Dr. Alfonso, Javier ABIM board certified in Nephrology and Internal medicine.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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NEPHROLOGY INSTITUTE OF SOUTH FLORIDA
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