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Dr. Oscar G Galvez MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(15)
3006 Aviation Avenue Suite #4a Miami FL, 33133
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5/5

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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

Provider Details

Male Spanish 47 years of experience

Fellowships

  • The Ohio State University  

Dr. Oscar G Galvez MD's Practice location

Oscar Galvez, MD

3006 Aviation Avenue Suite #4a -
Miami, FL 33133
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Dr. Oscar G Galvez MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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