Dr. Jose F. Arrascue M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5503 S Congress Ave Suite 103 Lake Worth FL, 33462About
Dr. Jose Arrascue is a nephrologist practicing in Lake Worth, FL. Dr. Arrascue specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Arrascue 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
Universidad Peruana Los Andes Facultad de Medicina Humana 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Critical Care Medicine
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- South Florida Super Doctors 2011-2012
- Florida Super Doctors 2009 - South Florida Edition 2009
- Florida Super Doctors 2008
Professional Memberships
- Member PALM BEACH COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
- Member PALM BEACH COUNTY KIDNEY ASSOCIATION
- Member AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PHYSICIAN EXECUTIVES
- Member AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY
Fellowships
- NEPHROLOGY, STANFORD UNIVERSITY, STANFORD, LA 1977
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