Dr. Angel Q Raposas MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
501 Howard Avenue Suite D101 Altoona PA, 16601About
Dr. Angel Raposas is a nephrologist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Raposas specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Raposas 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
Manila Central Univ- Coll Of Med- Caloocan City- Manila- Philippines 1983
Manila Central University / College of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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