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Dr. David Opawumi MD

Dr. David Opawumi MD

Nephrologist in El Paso, TX

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  • Fri: 8AM - 4:30PM
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In Collaboration with Paso Del Norte Nephrology.

Dr. David Opawumi MD

Nephrologist in El Paso, TX

Dr. Opawumi Specializes in General Nephrology with particular interest in diabetic kidney disease, End stage renal care, Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.

Dr David Opawumi was born in Brooklyn, New York. Prior to going to college, he joined the United States Marine Corps. and was Honorably discharged as PFC.

Dr Opawumi has been in Private practice since 2007.

Education

  • Bachelor of Science - Chemistry & Mathematics - Rutgers University, NJ
  • Medical Degree - University of Medicine and Dentistry, NJ now Rutgers Medical School
  • Residency and Fellowship - University of Medicine and Dentistry, NJ

Board Certification

  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology

Professional Organizations

  • American Society of Nephrology
  • SouthWest Association of Nigerian Physicians
  • SouthWest Renal Society
  • American Medical Society

Clinical Services

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