Dr. Michael A Velasquez DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3270 Joe Battle Blvd Suite 200 El Paso TX, 79938About
Dr. Michael Velasquez is a nephrologist practicing in El Paso, TX. Dr. Velasquez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Velasquez 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
Mi State Univ, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi 1994
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