Dr. Rafael C. Esquenazi MD FACP FASN
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1140 Westmont Street Suite 320 Houston Texas, 77015About
Rafael C. Esquenazi, MD, FACP, FASN, works at Nephrology Physicians of Houston in Texas. At Nephrology Physicians, Dr. Esquenazi focuses on the prevention and care of all stages of Chronic Kidney Disease and serves as Medical Director to several DaVita Dialysis Centers. Being a dedicated doctor of 35 years, he works at local hospitals when not at the practice; such as St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Esquenazi is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with sub-specialty in Nephrology; also being a Specialist in Clinical Hypertension. As well as practicing medicine, Dr. Esquenazi does local public speaking for patient educational purposes.
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Education and Training
National American University
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,Ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina MD
Universidad AutÛnoma de Nuevo LeÛn Facultad de Medicina 1971
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine-Nephrology and Hypertension
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking for Patient Education Purposes -
Internships
- Mt. Sinai Hospital
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- Renal Physicians Association, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Availability, Good Bedside Manner, and Listening to the Patient
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