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Diego Aviles

Diego Aviles, MD

4.839 ratings, 6 reviews

Nephrology

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Need help scheduling? Call 504.896.2888

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Children 0-11
  • Teens 12-17
  • Young Adults 18-21

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

About Diego Aviles

Dr. Diego Aviles specializes in Pediatric Nephrology at Children's Hospital. With 30 years of experience, Dr. Aviles holds many titles, including Director of Children's Hospital's Dialysis Unit, Professor of Pediatrics at LSU Health New Orleans, and Chief of the Division of Nephrology at LSU Health New Orleans. He completed his medical and residency training at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He then completed his fellowship at Georgetown University Children's Medical Center in Washington, D.C. When asked why he values the physician/patient relationship, Dr. Aviles commented that he sees a significant number of children with renal conditions develop life-threatening complications. He said, "It is rewarding to implement treatment plans that improve their quality of life. This allows me the opportunity to develop strong relationships with our patients and their families." Dr. Aviles' clinical interests include hypertension, kidney stones and kidney failure. Dr. Aviles sees patients at the main campus of Children's Hospital in Uptown New Orleans and Children's Hospital Outpatient Center of Baton Rouge. To schedule an appointment at any location, please call our scheduling line at 504.896.2888.

Insurances Accepted

Locations

  1. Nephrology - Children's Hospital Main Campus
  2. Transplant Clinic - Children's Hospital Main Campus
  3. Nephrology - Children's Hospital Specialty Care Baton Rouge

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Georgetown University Hospital, 1993
  • Residency: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, 1990
  • Medical Education: Univ. Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine, 1987

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Nephrology: American Board of Pediatrics

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

39 ratings, 6 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    The doctor was kind and listened carefully to my concerns about my daughter's health needs.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Dr. Aviles and his team was absolutely amazing...they made this appointment process as smooth as possible...having to travel a great distance for this appointment, the staff was very helpful in making sure everything was in order for our visit...our first visit was great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    We have been seeing Dr. Aviles for years and he is absolutely wonderful. I stay in Mississippi and I travel to New Orleans to the Children's Hospital because his care, his attention, his professionalism is just, it's amazing. I tell everybody about the hospital and about this doctor because he's just been wonderful, wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Mr. Aviles was so professional, straight to the point, and fast, and I love it. So I give him a 10. I rate it a 10, and I appreciate his help, and he made it to where I can understand everything. And he was able to educate me on my son's health, and I really appreciate him for that. So yes, very fast, very professional. Really do appreciate him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    The doctor is always on time and explains everything and will make sure you understand. He does not rush you in and out of the exam room.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    The staff in this hospital are incredibly helpful. They all have a great personality, especially a nurse named [staff name]. She was fun, kind, and had a very positive attitude.