Dr. Daniel B Azabache MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5671 N SKEEL AVE OSCODA MI, 48750About
Dr. Daniel Azabache is a nephrologist practicing in Alpena, MI. Dr. Azabache specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Azabache 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
Unconfirmed Foreign Training MD
Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Facultad De Medicina Humana 1979
Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal Facultad de Medicina 'HipÛlito Unanue' 1982
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Can you live a normal life with kidney transplant?
Yes, if you receive a relative kidney having a good match for your immunity, you kidney will be functioning an average of 20 years or more depending and following recommendations from your transplant team; meanwhile, receiving a cadaver kidney, that kidney will be functioning 10 to 15 years average. READ MORE
Could my kidney disease be causing my blood pressure fluctuations?
Your blood pressure will increase wit time if you have history of high blood pressure. Your blood pressure has to be between 125/80 and 130/85. That blood pressure will protect you for a cardiovascular event, stroke, and kidney problems. The best medication, to treat high blood pressure in diabetics, is an ACE inhibitor like lisinopril, ramipril, etc. Talk to your Primary Care about your blood pressure control. READ MORE
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Practice At 1501 W Chisholm St
1501 W Chisholm St -Alpena, MI 49707Get Direction
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