Dr. Esther A. Gonzalez M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3660 Vista Ave Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Esther Gonzalez is a nephrologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Gonzalez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gonzalez 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
American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat 1987
American University of The Caribbean; Plymouth, Montserrat 1987
American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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