Dr. Gilberto A Vera M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1160 Varnum St Ne Suite 16 Washington DC, 20017About
Dr. Gilberto Vera is a nephrologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Vera specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Vera 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 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Gilberto A Vera M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Gilberto A Vera M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Vera
Recommended Articles
- Causes of Epilepsy
Epilepsy, also classified as seizure disorder, is a neurological disorder affecting the nervous system. A seizure is the result of electrical activity disturbance in the brain.There is no single cause for epilepsy for about half of the population with this condition. In other cases, the cause of...
- Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Vertigo is a fairly common condition that causes an individual to feel as if their head is spinning and he or she becomes dizzy. It is usually temporary, only for a few seconds to minutes, occurring only when you make sudden head movements, but sometimes it can be so severe that it begins to...
- What Is Shivering: 15 Conditions That Might Cause Chills
What is shivering?Exposure to cold or rapid shifts in temperature usually causes uncontrollable shivering. However, many other possible causes can cause shivering or chills. An uncontrollable shivering that persists for a longer time may indicate an underlying illness that requires immediate medical...
- What Causes Blood to Show Up in Urine?
Hematuria is the phenomenon in which traces of blood appear in the urine. It presents a unique problem because it is not a disease in itself. It is not infectious, nor is it capable of threatening a life. It is merely a warning sign that something is wrong inside the body. Though frightening in...
- How to Prevent UTIs
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection in any part of the urinary or renal system (urethra, ureters, bladder, and kidneys). In fact, it is the second most common type of infection among adults. Besides being responsible for over 8 million visits to healthcare professionals every year,...
- Oliguria
Oliguria is a medical term used when referring to a decreased urine output. Oliguria is considered when a person’s urine output is less than 400 mL in a 24-hour period. When it comes to infants, oliguria occurs when the urine output is less than 0.5 mL/kg/hr for 24 hours. Anuria is the absence...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Kanchan Anand MD8316 Arlington Blvd Fairfax VA 22031
- Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter M.D.6240 Montrose Rd Rockville MD 20852
- Dr. Andrew David Howard M.D.7801 Old Branch Ave Clinton MD 20735
- Dr. Cyrus Nemati M.D.3611 Branch Ave Temple Hills MD 20748
- Dr. Violet Habwe MD730 24th Street Nw Washington DC 20037
- Dr. Janis M. Orlowski MD110 Irving St Nw Washington DC 20010