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Dr. Jorge Cerda, MD

Nephrology* Age 74
Dr. Jorge Cerda, MD
3.1 (9 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Jorge Cerda, MD

Nephrology* Age 74
Albany, NY
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Jorge Cerda, MD works in Albany, NY as a Nephrologist and has 48 years experience.

They are board certified in Nephrology and graduated from UNIVERSITY OF THE REPUBLIC / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1976. Dr. Cerda completed a residency at Clin Hosp/Univ Of The Republic. Dr. Cerda has has worked on more claims relating to Nephritis and Nephropathy and Acidosis than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Cerda has received an average rating of 3.1 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. They are affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital and St Peter's Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Cerda also speaks Spanish. Dr. Cerda practices at Practice in Albany, NY and has additional offices in Schenectady, NY.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
    Preferred Blue v5 PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York HMO
  • Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) PPO
    National EPO
  • Cigna PPO
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  • Flex Connecticut EPO
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  • GHI CBP
    HIP Prime HMO
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  • Choice Care Network PPO
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  • MagnaCare PPO
  • MVP Health Care HMO
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Jacobs Lee & Burack M.D.'s PC
    62 Hackett Blvd, Albany, NY 12209
  2. 2 Office
    500 State St Ste 2B, Schenectady, NY 12305
  3. 3 Albany Med Internal Medicine
    178 WASHINGTON AVENUE EXT, Albany, NY 12203

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cerda
3.1
Based on 9 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Nov 03, 2023
Dr Cerda is kind, communicative and very thorough. He takes his time and appears extremely interested in his patient’s wellness
Jane — Nov 03, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF THE REPUBLIC / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Clin Hosp/Univ Of The Republic
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Clin Hosp/Univ Of The Republic
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1981
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Jorge Cerda, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Cerda accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Shield of Northeastern New York as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Cerda accepts here.

Dr. Cerda frequently sees patients for Nephritis and Nephropathy and Acidosis.

Yes, Dr. Cerda speaks Spanish. See Dr. Cerda's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Cerda has a star rating of 3.1/5 and has been reviewed 9 times.

Dr. Cerda is board certified in Nephrology.

Dr. Cerda has been practicing as a Nephrologist for 48 years.

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