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Dr. Alfredo R Zarate MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5652 Silver Hill Rd District Heights MD, 20747About
Dr. Alfredo Zarate is a nephrologist practicing in District Heights, MD. Dr. Zarate specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zarate 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
Univ Nac De Rosario- Fac De Med- Rosario-Sf- Argentina 1968
Universidad Nacional Del Litoral 1968
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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