Nephrologist / Renal Doctor
Dr. Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia is a Nephrologist / Renal Doctor in Delray Beach, FL
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating diseases of the kidney.
As a Nephrologist / Renal Doctor, Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia, DO, MD performs
kidney maintenance and treatment of kidney dysfunctions. Nephrology / Renal Medicine is
a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that studies, diagnoses, and treats kidney dysfunction while preserving optimal kidney health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Nephrologist / Renal Doctors include acid-base disturbances, glomerular diseases (such as glomerulonephritis or the nephrotic syndrome), tubulointerstitial kidney diseases, tubular defects, vasculitis, autoimmune disease, and the effects of toxins on the kidney.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Nephrologist / Renal Doctors
include managing hypertension, managing fluids, electrolyte therapy, renal replacement therapy, dialysis, kidney transplantation, plasma exchange, and immunosuppression. Commonly used agents are prednisone, mycophenolate, cyclophosphamide, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, everolimus, thymoglobulin and sirolimus. Newer, so-called biologic drugs or monoclonal antibodies.
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Nephrologist Renal Doctors in Delray Beach, FL
General Practice Doctor
Dr. Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia is a General Practice Doctor in Delray Beach, FL
with special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating physical and psychological conditions for patients of all ages.
As a General Practice Doctor, Rafael E. Valenzuela-Tapia, DO, MD performs
medical history analysis, screenings, and non-surgical procedures to address a wide range of common medical conditions. General Practice is
a medical specialty focused on disease prevention and general maintenance of patients' whole health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
General Practice Doctors include the common cold, strep throat, bronchitis, the flu, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by General Practice Doctors
include physical exams, diagnostic exams (like urine, stool, or blood tests), immunizations, emergency care, and specialist referrals.
General Practice Doctors in Delray Beach, FL
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Students In An Organized Health Care Education Training Program in Delray Beach, FL
Primary Care Doctor
Primary Care Doctors in Delray Beach, FL
