Dr. Oscar G Galvez MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3006 Aviation Avenue Suite #4a Miami FL, 33133About
Dr. Oscar Galvez is a nephrologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Galvez specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Galvez 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 De Chile, Esc De Pregrado, Fac De Med, Santiago, Chile 1970
University Of Chile
Universidad de Chile Facultad de Medicina 1970
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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- The Ohio State University
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