Nephrology and Internal Medicine

Dr. Elizabeth Villanueva

I am a physician by vocation, and I have spent my career caring for the health and wellbeing of my patients. That work led me to specialize in nephrology, internal medicine and intensive care, which together let me offer care that is thorough, precise and human to each person who comes through the door.

Doctor of Medicine

Universidad Central del Este (UCE), graduated with honors, Honor Cum Laude, 2000 to 2005.

Residency in Internal Medicine

2011 to 2014, completed at the same university and teaching hospital.

Fellowship in Nephrology

2006 to 2011, at UASD and Hospital Docente Padre Billini.

Internal Medicine, 2010

Centro Médico de Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Cardiothoracic and Coronary Care, 2011

Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Mexico.

Peritoneal Dialysis, 2012

Fresenius Medical Care, Mexico.

Kidney Transplant, 2014

Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara, Mexico.

Professional Experience

More than 15 years of practice across recognized institutions.

✓ Emergency Medicine, 2010. Centro de Obstetricia y Ginecología.
✓ Intensive Care. Clínica Abreu (2010), Hospital Docente Semma (2010 to 2014), Hospital Traumatológico Dr. Ney Arias Lora (2014 to 2019).
✓ Early career. Clínica Rural La Gina, in Miches, El Seibo.
✓ Areas of practice. Nephrology, internal medicine and intensive care.