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Dr. David O Opawumi MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
10201 Gateway West Blvd Suite 210 El Paso TX, 79925About
Dr. David Opawumi is a nephrologist practicing in El Paso, TX. Dr. Opawumi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Opawumi 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
Rutgers 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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