Dr. Dr. Alejandro Morales
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
Akdhc 7331 E Osborn Dr, St Scottsdale AZ, 85251About
Dr. Alejandro Morales is a nephrologist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Morales specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Morales 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
Instituto De Ciencias De La Salud 1994
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1994
Provider Details
Dr. Dr. Alejandro Morales's Practice location
Dr. Dr. Alejandro Morales's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Morales
Recommended Articles
- How Do Kidney Stones Develop?
Kidney stones are a condition that affects around 15 percent of the world's population. For reasons unknown, the condition's prevalence has increased over the last 30 years. Kidney stones more often affect men than women. What are kidney stones?Kidney stones or renal lithiasis is the formation of...
- Leukocyte Esterase Test
Leukocyte Esterase Urine TestLeukocyte esterase (LE) is an esterase produced by white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes. A leukocyte esterase test is a urine test used to detect the presence of white blood cells and other health conditions associated with infection.Normally, leukocyte esterase...
- What is a Cluster Headache?
Headaches that recur two to three times during a short period of time are known as cluster headaches. This may last for few weeks, to months. These headaches often occur after sleep and recur throughout the day. It usually appears during the same time of the year, or season of the year. It may...
- What Is Rhabdomyolysis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
IntroductionRhabdomyolysis is a complex medical condition that involves a rapid destruction of the skeletal muscle tissues along with the release of muscle proteins and other muscle cell contents to leak outside of the cells and into the bloodstream. This leakage includes the following muscle...
- What Is Renal Ultrasound Used For?
A renal ultrasound is actually a diagnostic procedure, wherein high-frequency sound waves are transmitted through the body tissues that are inaudible to the human ear. The echoes recorded into videos or images of the internal structures of the body.A wide range of diseases and conditions can be...
- Is There an Early Diagnosis Possible in Hyperkalemia?
The human body is made up of certain minerals, each of which has a role to play to ensure a smooth function of the body. The body is considered healthy and working to its best ability when the prescribed balance of these minerals is maintained. When these minerals are lower or higher than the...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jhumka Ghosh-Narang M.D.612 W Baseline Rd Mesa Arizona 85210
- Dr. Muhammad Azhar Uddin MD10238 E Hampton Ave Mesa AZ 85209
- Dr. James C. Ferraro D.O.6622 North 91st Avenue Glendale AZ 85305
- Dr. Shouwen Wang M.D.3003 N Central Ave Phoenix AZ 85012
- Dr. Jeffrey Michael Gutman DO5750 W Thunderbird Rd Glendale AZ 85306
- Mr. Jatinder Kumar Soni MD7301 E 2ND ST SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251