Dr. Osvaldo F. Valenzuela M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5503 S Congress Ave Suite 103 Lake Worth FL, 33462About
Dr. Osvaldo Valenzuela is a nephrologist practicing in Lake Worth, FL. Dr. Valenzuela specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Valenzuela 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
University Of Chile
Universidad de Chile Facultad de Medicina 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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