Patricio A. Pazmiño, PhD, MD, FACP, FASN
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1701 N Mesa St Suite 101 El Paso TX, 79902About
Dr. Patricio Pazmiño is a nephrologist practicing in El Paso, TX. Dr. Pazmiño specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pazmiño 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 Central Del Ecuador, Esc De Med, Fac De Cien Med, Quito, Ecuador 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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