Dr. Luis Alvarez MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
750 Welch Rd Suite 214 Palo Alto CA, 94304About
Dr. Luis Alvarez is a nephrologist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Alvarez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Alvarez 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 of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1998
University of California 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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