Dr. Jose C Teixeira-da-silva M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
888 Commonwealth Ave Boston MA, 02215Rating
4/5
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Dr. Jose Teixeira-da-silva is a nephrologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Teixeira-da-silva specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Teixeira-da-silva 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
Universidade Federal de S„o Paulo (UNIFESP) Faculdade de Medicina 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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