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Dr. Rafael Esquenazi, MD

Nephrology*
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Rafael Esquenazi, MD

Dr. Rafael Esquenazi, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Nephrology, has 53 years of experience. They graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico and is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center. Dr. Esquenazi, completed a residency at Henry Ford Hospital.

Dr. Esquenazi works at Nephrology Physicians of Houston in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive 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.

Dr. Esquenazi's Office Locations

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    Nephrology Physicians of Houston
    1140 Westmont Dr Ste 320, Houston, TX 77015 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (505) 913-7494
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:00

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypokalemia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Gout
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Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Stones
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
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    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    About Dr. Rafael Esquenazi, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 53 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1982609111
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Baylor College of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Henry Ford Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Mount Sinai Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Rafael Esquenazi, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Esquenazi is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Esquenazi works at Nephrology Physicians of Houston in Houston, TX. View the full address on Dr. Esquenazi’s profile.

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

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