Dr Álvaro Juan Ojeda is a consultant nephrologist, graduated in Medicine from the University of Barcelona – Hospital Clínic i Provincial de Barcelona, an internationally recognised centre for medical training. He specialised at the Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital in Lleida, where he gained extensive experience in advanced kidney disease and renal replacement therapies. He furthered his training at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital and Sant Joan de Déu Hospital in Barcelona, focusing on kidney transplantation and hereditary kidney disorders. He is currently a consultant nephrologist at Granollers General Hospital, combining scientific rigour with a patient-centred approach.
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Diagnostic Tests
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4 Min
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Diagnostic Tests
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Diagnostic Tests
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4 Min
Colonoscopy: when to have it and how to prepare
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