Dr. John Badalamenti MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
University Of Texas Medical Branch 301 University Blvd, Galveston TX, 77555About
John Badalamenti, MD, is Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension in the Department of Internal Medicine. He is also the holder of the Paul R. Stalnaker, MD Dist ...
Education and Training
Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena (Unphu) MD
Republic University 1981
National University of Pedro Henriquez Urena / School of Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- Nephrology, Boston University Medical Center 1985
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