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Dr. Paul Alfino, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Paul Alfino, MD

Dr. Paul Alfino, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Gainesville, FL. They specialize in Nephrology, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and HCA Florida Lake City Hospital. Dr. Alfino, completed a residency at Temple University. Patients rated Dr. Alfino an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Alfino works at Practice in Gainesville, FL with other offices in Lake City, FL and Starke, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Alfino's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nephrology Associates of North Central Florida P A
    4423 NW 6th Pl Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 377-5600
  2. 2
    Nephrology Associates of North Central Florida
    1283 Sw State Road 47, Lake City, FL 32025 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (386) 754-1766
  3. 3
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    215 SW Prosperity Pl Ste 110, Lake City, FL 32024 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (386) 754-1766
  4. 4
    Bma of Gainesville
    1775 NW 80th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 332-8998
  5. 5
    Bma of Starke
    444 W Madison St, Starke, FL 32091 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 964-8822

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
  • HCA Florida Lake City Hospital

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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Gout
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Chronic Glomerulonephritis
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Kidney Disease
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Compression
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Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    About Dr. Paul Alfino, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1316044878
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New York University Medical Center-Tisch Hospital|NYU Langone Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Temple University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Temple University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Washington University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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    Dr. Paul Alfino, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alfino is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Alfino has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Alfino has seen patients for Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alfino on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Alfino. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alfino.

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