Dr. Rafael A. Baquero M.D, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Rafael A. Baquero M.D

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

AVE L MUNOZ MARIN CAGUAS PR, 00725

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Dr. Rafael Baquero is a nephrologist practicing in CAGUAS, PR. Dr. Baquero specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Baquero 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.

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AVE L MUNOZ MARIN -
CAGUAS, PR 00725
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New patients: 787-746-7441
Fax: 787-746-3190

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