Dr. Carlos A Espinosa M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
6801 Mcpherson Ave Suite 223 Laredo TX, 78041About
Dr. Carlos Espinosa is a nephrologist practicing in Laredo, TX. Dr. Espinosa specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Espinosa 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
Universidad Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine 1992
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Vascular Disease
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