Dr. Rafael C. Esquenazi MD FACP FASN, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Rafael C. Esquenazi MD FACP FASN

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(3)
1140 Westmont Street Suite 320 Houston Texas, 77015
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Rafael C. Esquenazi, MD, FACP, FASN, works at Nephrology Physicians of Houston in Texas. At Nephrology Physicians, Dr. Esquenazi focuses on the prevention and care of all stages of Chronic Kidney Disease and serves as Medical Director to several DaVita Dialysis Centers. Being a dedicated doctor of 35 years, he works at local hospitals when not at the practice; such as St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital.  Dr. Esquenazi is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with sub-specialty in Nephrology; also being a Specialist in Clinical Hypertension.  As well as practicing medicine, Dr. Esquenazi does local public speaking for patient educational purposes.

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Education and Training

National American University

Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,Ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina MD

Universidad AutÛnoma de Nuevo LeÛn Facultad de Medicina 1971

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine-Nephrology and Hypertension

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 54 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Chronic Kidney DiseaseDialysisHypertensionTransplantation

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking for Patient Education Purposes -

Internships

  • Mt. Sinai Hospital

Fellowships

  • Baylor College of Medicine

Professional Society Memberships

  • Renal Physicians Association, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Availability, Good Bedside Manner, and Listening to the Patient

Dr. Rafael C. Esquenazi MD FACP FASN's Practice location

1140 Westmont Street Suite 320 -
Houston, Texas 77015
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Fax: 713-637-0735
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BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTERl

4000 SPENCER HWY PASADENA TX 77504

Head south 177 ft
Turn right onto Westmont Drive 82 ft
Turn right onto East Freeway Frontage Road 1.1 mi
Turn left onto Federal Road (FM 526) 2.6 mi
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Washburn Tunnel 1.0 mi
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Red Bluff Road 2.4 mi
Turn right onto Burke Road 468 ft
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Make a slight left 218 ft
Turn left onto Spencer Highway 790 ft
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SURGERY SPECIALTY HOSPITALS OF AMERICA SE HOUSTONl

4301 B VISTA PASADENA TX 77504

Head south 177 ft
Turn right onto Westmont Drive 51 ft
Turn right 1435 ft
Go straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road 3419 ft
Take the ramp on the left 549 ft
Merge left onto East Freeway (I 10) 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Beltway 8: Sam Houston Parkway 5183 ft
Merge left onto East Sam Houston Parkway North (BW 8) 1975 ft
Continue straight onto East Sam Houston Tollway North (SHT) 6.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1493 ft
Merge right onto East Sam Houston Parkway South (BW 8) 4491 ft
Turn right onto Vista Road 1.3 mi
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ST LUKE'S PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTERl

4600 EAST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY SOUTH PASADENA TX 77505

Head south 177 ft
Turn right onto Westmont Drive 51 ft
Turn right 1435 ft
Go straight onto East Freeway Frontage Road 3419 ft
Take the ramp on the left 549 ft
Merge left onto East Freeway (I 10) 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Beltway 8: Sam Houston Parkway 5183 ft
Merge left onto East Sam Houston Parkway North (BW 8) 1975 ft
Continue straight onto East Sam Houston Tollway North (SHT) 7.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1207 ft
Merge right onto East Sam Houston Parkway South (BW 8) 4156 ft
Turn right 616 ft
Turn right 46 ft
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