
Dr. Alexandra I. Voinescu, M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
3635 Vista Ave Division Of Nephrolo Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Alexandra Voinescu is an internist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Voinescu specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Voinescu provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Alexandra I. Voinescu, who serves patients in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Dr. Voinescu has been providing nephrology care since 2007. She currently works with Nephrophiles, LLC in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Nephrophiles, LLC takes pride in seeing the whole person and not just the disease and approaching kidney and blood pressure related problems by focusing on prevention, as well as treatment. The doctors view patient engagement and involvement as highly important and an integral aspect of care. They try their best to ensure that they provide the necessary tools, assistance, and education to achieve optimal care and best results.
Passionate about her profession, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine and nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, which is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
As for her academic career, Dr. Voinescu earned her medical degree from the Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She completed her residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in nephrology at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She worked at Saint Louis University from 2007 until 2015, and became an Associate Professor of Medicine in 2015.
Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care when the time comes.
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