Dr. Alex J Hernandez M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
601 N Flamingo Rd Suite 104 Pembroke Pines FL, 33028About
Dr. Alex Hernandez is a nephrologist practicing in Pembroke Pines, FL. Dr. Hernandez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hernandez 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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Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 2002
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