Dr. Herminio Suazo-vasquez M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
906 Belanger St Houma LA, 70360About
Dr. Herminio Suazo-vasquez is a nephrologist practicing in Houma, LA. Dr. Suazo-vasquez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Suazo-vasquez 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
National University of Honduras MD
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1973
UNIV NAC'L AUT H RAS
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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