Dr. Ndidi Nwamu-Laguerre, DO
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
147 GETTYS ST GETTYSBURG PA, 17325About
Dr. Ndidi Nwamu-Laguerre is a nephrologist practicing in Ocoee, FL. Dr. Nwamu-Laguerre specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Nwamu-Laguerre 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
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree 0
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM)
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- Norberto
I had my first consultation with Dr. NDidi yesterday. Dr. NDidi is the most knowledgeable and patient oriented doctor I ever met. She provided good insight regarding my condition as well as encouraging words and alternatives to continue to cope with my condition. Looking forward to continue to have her as my nephrologist. Hope we have more doctors like her.
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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Ndidi Nwamu-Laguerre, who serves patients in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Nwamu-Laguerre is a Florida-based nephrologist seeing patients at her private practice – Delta Kidney & Hypertension – in Orlando and Winter Garden. She provides treatment for various conditions, including chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hypertension, home dialysis, anemia and kidney stones management.
After earning her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM), she went on to do her residency at Columbia University College of Physician & Surgeons, Stamford Hospital.
Subsequent to her education, the doctor attained board certification in nephrology and internal medicine through the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM). The AOBIM is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease in adults.
Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care or kidney transplantation when it becomes necessary.
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