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Dr. Herminio Garcia-Estrada, M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2561 Coral Way Coral Gables FL, 33145About
Dr. Herminio Garcia-Estrada is a nephrologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Garcia-Estrada specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Garcia-Estrada 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
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine MD 2017
Facultad De Medicina, Universidad De Costa Rica, San Jose Costa Rica MD
Facultad De Medicina, Universidad De Costa Rica, San Jose Costa Rica 1972
Universidad de Costa Rica Facultad de Medicina
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Fellowships
- VA Caribbean Healthcare System Nephrology 2022
Dr. Herminio Garcia-Estrada, M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2601 Sw 37th Ave Suite 803
2601 Sw 37th Ave Suite 803 -Miami, FL 33133Get Direction
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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Herminio Garcia-Estrada, who serves patients in Miami, Florida.
An established nephrologist, Dr. Garcia-Estrada works with patients at his private practice in Miami, Florida.
Before embarking on his professional journey, he graduated with his medical degree from the Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in 2017. He then went on to complete his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in nephrology at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System in 2020 and 2022, respectively.
As a testament to his success, the doctor is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Nephrology is a specialty of medicine that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care or kidney transplantation when it becomes necessary.
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