Dr. Hector J Castro M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3821 MASTHEAD ST NE ALBUQUERQUE NM, 87109About
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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