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Dr. Hector J Castro M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Hector J Castro M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(5)
3821 MASTHEAD ST NE ALBUQUERQUE NM, 87109
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5/5

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Dr. Hector Castro is a nephrologist practicing in Roswell, NM. Dr. Castro specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Castro 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 Nacional de San AgustÌn Facultad de Medicina

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Dr. Hector J Castro M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 313 W Country Club Rd Suite 12

313 W Country Club Rd Suite 12 -
Roswell, NM 88201
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3821 MASTHEAD ST NE -
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
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New patients: 505-998-7400
Fax: 505-998-7741

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Dr. Hector J Castro M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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405 W COUNTRY CLUB ROAD ROSWELL NM 88201

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10501 GOLF COURSE ROAD NW ALBUQUERQUE NM 87114

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