
Dr. Javier Narvarte M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
901 E 2nd St Suite 205 Reno NV, 89502About
Dr. Javier Narvarte is a nephrologist practicing in Reno, NV. Dr. Narvarte specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Narvarte most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ De Chile, Esc De Pregrado, Fac De Med, Santiago, Chile 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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