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Dr. Paul Alfino, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 68
Dr. Paul Alfino, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Paul Alfino, MD is an Internist in Gainesville, FL.
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Dr. Paul Alfino, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 68
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paul Alfino, MD is an Internist in Gainesville, FL.

About

Dr. Alfino graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 1982 and completed a residency at Temple University.Dr. Paul Alfino, MD is an Internist in Gainesville, FL and has 42 years experience. Dr. Alfino currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and UF Health Shands Hospital. Dr. Alfino has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alfino received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Alfino's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alfino is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Gout
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Hyperkalemia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Constipation
End-Stage Renal Disease
Fever
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Joint Pain
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Hypertension
Tobacco Use Disorder
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Cachexia
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Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Cluster Headache
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Foot Infection
Gastroptosis
Goodpasture's Disease
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Histoplasmosis
Hydronephrosis
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Pharyngitis
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Small Kidney
Strep Throat
Systemic Vasculitis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Hemodialysis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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    Cigna
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Nephrology Associates of North Central Florida P A
    4423 NW 6th Pl Ste A, Gainesville, FL 32607
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 377-5600
  2. 2 Office
    215 SW Prosperity Pl Ste 110, Lake City, FL 32024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (386) 754-1766
  3. 3 Bma of Starke
    444 W Madison St, Starke, FL 32091
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 964-8822
  4. 4 Bma of Gainesville
    1775 NW 80th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 332-8998

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Dec 21, 2019
Dr. Alfino has been my doctor for more years than I can remember. He is a very compassionate, knowledgeable doctor and always explains things so I can understand. He is also an encourager and his staff (all of them) are also.
Ida E. Phillips — Dec 21, 2019
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Washington University School of Medicine
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Temple University Hospital
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Temple University
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York University Medical Center-Tisch Hospital|NYU Langone Medical Center
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Alfino, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alfino's profile.

Dr. Alfino frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephritis and Nephropathy and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Paul Alfino, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital and UF Health Shands Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Paul Alfino, MD holds board certification in Nephrology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Lake City Hospital

    340 NW Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL

  • HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    6500 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL

  • UF Health Shands Hospital

    1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL