Dr. Jose E Navarrete M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
550 Peachtree St Ne Fl 7 Atlanta GA, 30308About
Dr. Jose Navarrete is a nephrologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Navarrete specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Navarrete 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 Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1979
Catholic University of Santiago of Guayaquil, Faculty of Medical Sciences
Universidad CatÛlica de Santiago de Guayaquil Facultad de Ciencias MÈdicas 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1997
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Professional Memberships
- Member Emory Healthcare Network Physician
Fellowships
- Emory University School of Medicine
- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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