3 Best Nephrologists in Albuquerque, NM

Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Gustavo Espino graduated from the Universidad De Panama Facultad De Medicina with honors. He completed his residency at the VA Medical & Regional Office and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Espino is affiliated with Albuquerque Nephrology Associates and Presbyterian Hospital. With extensive experience in treating both common and complicated kidney diseases, he strives to find complete solutions by identifying the underlying causes of each problem. Dr. Espino takes the time to personally understand his patients' needs and offers tailored nephrology care. He currently practices at Albuquerque Nephrology Associates and has over 29 years of clinical experience in New Mexico, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

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Dr. Chudi N. Adi has expert knowledge and extensive experience handling all kinds of kidney-related issues. He has been a successful physician in practice for over 30 years, specializing in nephrology for 23 years. He earned his medical degree at the University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Chudi is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital. He is board-certified in nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is an active member of the American Society of Nephrology, Renal Physician Association, and American College of Physicians. Dr. Chudi N. Adi has also published an article on 'Dialysis' and holds active medical licenses in New Mexico and Texas. He is accepting new patients and offers telehealth appointments.

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Dr. Zhi Xu is a kidney specialist with 19 years of experience in Albuquerque. He earned a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of California, San Diego in 1998 and a Doctor of Medicine from St. George's University in 2005. After medical school, he completed his Internal Medicine residency at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and his Nephrology fellowship at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Xu is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He specializes in peritoneal dialysis (PD), a type of kidney treatment that allows patients with advanced kidney disease to do dialysis at home. As the Medical Director of the Home Dialysis program, Dr. Xu advocates for PD due to its benefits like improved well-being, independence, flexible lifestyle, less strict diet, and preserving kidney function. He works at the University Of New Mexico Hospital and speaks Chinese and Cantonese fluently.