Dr. Gustavo Abel Espino MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
201 Cedar St Se Suite 800 Albuquerque NM, 87106About
Dr. Gustavo Espino is a nephrologist practicing in Albuquerque, NM. Dr. Espino specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Espino 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 De Panama, Fac De Med, Panama City, Panama 1986
Universidad De Panama, Facultad De Medicina 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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