Dr. Luis Fernando Seguias M.D.
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
801 W Oak St Suite 101 Kissimmee FL, 34741About
Dr. Luis Seguias is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in Kissimmee, FL. Dr. Seguias specializes in caring for children with chronic conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and chronic dialysis. Pediatric nephrologists have extensive knowledge on the dialysis and transplant processes, while simultaneously developing lasting relationships with the families of their young patients.
Education and Training
Univ Central, Esc De Med "Jm Vargas", Caracas, Venezuela 1989
Central University Of Venezuela, Luis Razetti School Of Medicine
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineProfessional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
- Member SOCIEDAD VENEZOLANA DE PUERICULTURA Y PEDIATRIA
- Member INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY
- Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics (2010)
Fellowships
- PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, MIAMI, FL 1997
- PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY, ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE, BRONX, NY 1994
- Hospital de Ninos JM Rios, Pediatric Nephrology 1994
- Children's Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center, Pediatric Nephrology 1996
- University of Miami Hosp. & Clinics, Pediatric Nephrology 1998
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