Dr. Vilma E Quijada MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4300 Talbot Rd S #403 Renton WA, 98055About
Dr. Vilma Quijada is a nephrologist practicing in Renton, WA. Dr. Quijada specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Quijada 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 De Panama, Fac De Med, Panama City, Panama 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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