Overview
Dr. Efren Chavez is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology. He is also a certified hypertension specialist by the AHSCP. He is a faculty member at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Division of Nephrology. He is a consultant in the UAB Rare Genetic Kidney Disease Clinic and the UAB Polycystic Kidney Disease Center of Excellence. He has a clinical and research interest in Alport syndrome. He is a member of the Alport Syndrome Foundation Medical Advisory Committee. He has authored review articles on Alport syndrome and has authored book chapters in other hereditary kidney diseases. He has participated as principal investigator or co-investigator on numerous industry-sponsored clinical trials for Alport syndrome, including those from Bayer, Enyo and River 3 Renal Corp. Currently, he is a participant of the ALPREG study which aims to evaluate maternal and neonatal outcomes in women with Alport syndrome; and he is a member of the ASF data mining and statistics workgroup.
His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Acute Tubular Necrosis.
Dr. Chavez Morales is board certified in Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and Clinical Hypertension Specialist. Dr. Chavez Morales is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1720 2nd Ave S, ZRB 614, Birmingham, AL 35294
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chavez Morales has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Efren A. Chavez Morales
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Efren A. Chavez Morales?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Efren A. Chavez Morales by calling their office at 305-934-9509. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Efren A. Chavez Morales a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Efren A. Chavez Morales is classified as an Experienced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Efren A. Chavez Morales specialize in?
While Dr. Efren A. Chavez Morales is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Efren A. Chavez Morales accept my insurance?
Dr. Efren A. Chavez Morales accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-934-9509 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Chavez Morales isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Chavez Morales isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Chavez Morales isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Chavez Morales isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- High Potassium LevelDr. Chavez Morales isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Chavez Morales isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Chavez Morales isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- NecrosisDr. Chavez Morales isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Chavez Morales isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Chavez Morales isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.