Dr. Keith A Ramos M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1300 S Bryan Rd Suite 106 Mission TX, 78572About
Dr. Keith Ramos is a nephrologist practicing in Mission, TX. Dr. Ramos specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ramos 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 1994
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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