Dr. Fuad Afzal MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
631 Palm Springs Dr Suite 104 Altamonte Springs FL, 32701About
Dr. Fuad Afzal is a nephrologist practicing in Altamonte Springs, FL. Dr. Afzal specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Afzal 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
Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan MD
Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan 1989
University of Florida College of Medicine 1989
Allama Iqbal Medical College 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Dr. Vasudeva R Bommineni M.D.685 Palm Springs Dr Altamonte Springs FL 32701
- Dr. Sayed Mohammad Husain M.D.631 PALM SPRINGS DR STE 104 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32701