Dr. Derek Jimenez M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1619 Creighton Rd Pensacola FL, 32504About
Dr. Derek Jimenez is a nephrologist practicing in Pensacola, FL. Dr. Jimenez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Jimenez 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
Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra (Pucmm), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud 2000
Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud 2000
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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