Mr. Alfonso Chavez MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1250 E Cliff Dr Suite 1a El Paso TX, 79902Rating
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Dr. Alfonso Chavez is a nephrologist practicing in El Paso, TX. Dr. Chavez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chavez 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
Univ Auto De Chihuahua, Fac De Med, Chihuahua, Mexico 1970
Universidad Autonoma De Chihuahua, Facultad De Medicina 1968
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1971
Universidad AutÛnoma de Chihuahua Facultad de Medicina 1970
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