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Dr. Ronald Lang, MD

Nephrologist

4.14

·22 reviews

Dr. lang has a nice presence and seems like a good doctor. Unfortunately, the office isn't equipped with enough staff or operational oversight to facilitate communication with patients. All phone calls go unanswered and its quite difficult to get any follow-up communication regarding test results. T...Click to read more

7.5 mi · 8737 Beverly Blvd, #203, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare + 7 more

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Dr. Ronald Lang is a nephrologist and internal medicine specialist at Synergy Hematology Oncology Medical Associates, Inc. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Ohio State University. Dr. Lang specializes in the management of kidney diseases and disorders, as well as general medicine needs, i...Click to read more

Next available: Mon, Jun 22

Dr. Pagiel Shechter, MD

Nephrologist

3.73

·11 reviews

Pretty good - Sep 23, 2013 by Vance C.Click to read more

8 mi · 6222 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 304, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare

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Experienced Nephrologist and Internist affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Areas of expertise include dialysis, hypertension, diabetes, metabolic disorders, and kidney diseases. Completed medical school at Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine...Click to read more

Next available: Mon, Jun 22

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Frederick Karubian, MD

Internist

7834.5 mi · 2001 Santa Monica Blvd, 765, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·

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Frederick Karubian, MD is a Internist in Santa Monica, CA. They attended medical school at University Auto De Guadalajara in 1983. They completed their residency at L A Co-Usc Medical Center. Frederick Karubian was board certified by American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medi...Click to read more

Despina Kayichian, MD

Nephrologist

7834.5 mi · 604 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Accepts Aetna

Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits ·

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Despina Kayichian, MD is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA, Glendale, CA and Venice, CA. They completed their residency at Vet Affairs Medical Center. They attended medical school at St Joseph'S University in 1987. Despina Kayichian was board certified by American Board of Internal Medicine Certific...Click to read more

Mandana Rastegar, MD

Nephrologist

7834.5 mi · 11301 Wilshire Blvd, 500, Los Angeles, CA 90073

Accepting new patients ·

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Mandana Rastegar, MD is a Nephrologist in West Hollywood, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Their offices are located in 8700 Beverly Blvd 5512, West Hollywood, CA and 11301 Wilshire Blvd 500, Los Angeles, CA.Click to read more

Elizabeth Kendrick, MD

Nephrologist

7834.5 mi · 200 Ucla Medical Plz, 565, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more

Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in chronic kidney disease + 1 more ·

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Elizabeth Kendrick, MD is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA and Pasadena, CA. They completed their residency at University Wa Medical Center. They attended medical school at University of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1985. Elizabeth Kendrick was board certified by American Board of Inte...Click to read more

Basmah Abdalla, MD

Nephrologist

7834.5 mi · 200 Ucla Medical Plz, 565C, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more

Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·

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Basmah Abdalla, MD is a Nephrologist in Pasadena, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Basmah Abdalla was board certified by American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medicine and American Board of Nephrology Certification in Nephrology. Their offices are located in 200 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasade...Click to read more

Anjay Rastogi, MD

Nephrologist

7834.5 mi · 200 Medical Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more

Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in chronic kidney disease ·

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Anjay Rastogi, MD is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA and Pasadena, CA. They completed their residency at Ucla School Of Medicine. They attended medical school at S M S Medical College in 1993. Anjay Rastogi was board certified by American Board of Nephrology Certification in Nephrology. Their offi...Click to read more

Sina Emamimoghadam-Tehrani, MD

Nephrologist

7834.5 mi · 15503 Ventura Blvd, 170, Encino, CA 91436

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more

Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in acute kidney failure + 1 more ·

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Sina Emamimoghadam-Tehrani, MD is a Nephrologist in Pasadena, CA and Encino, CA. Sina Emamimoghadam-Tehrani was board certified by American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medicine and American Board of Nephrology Certification in Nephrology. Their offices are located in 200 E D...Click to read more

Derek Chao, MD

Nephrologist

7834.5 mi · 2175 Park Pl, El Segundo, CA 90245

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more

Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·

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Derek Chao, MD is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA, El Segundo, CA and Torrance, CA. They completed their residency at Va Greater La Hlthcare Sys. They attended medical school at Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1997. Their offices are located in 1120 W Washington Blvd, Los Ange...Click to read more

Carl Grushkin, MD

Pediatric Nephrologist

7834.5 mi · 5363 Balboa Blvd, 121, Encino, CA 91316

Accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more

Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·

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Carl Grushkin, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA and Encino, CA. They attended medical school at University of Southern California School Of Medicine in 1966. They completed their residency at Children'S Hosp Of L A. Carl Grushkin was board certified by American Board of Pediatrics C...Click to read more

Thin Maw, MD

Nephrologist

7834.5 mi · 2020 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089

Accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more

Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·

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Thin Maw, MD is a Nephrologist in Duarte, CA and Los Angeles, CA. Their offices are located in 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 1516 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles, CA and 2020 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA.Click to read more

Vito Campese, MD

Nephrologist

7834.5 mi · 2020 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089

25+ years of experience ·

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Vito Campese, MD is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA. They completed their residency at White Mem Medical Center. They attended medical school at University Di Bari in 1966. Vito Campese was board certified by American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medicine and American Board...Click to read more

Yan Zhong, MD

Nephrologist

7834.5 mi · 2020 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 1 more

Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in chronic kidney disease ·

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Yan Zhong, MD is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA and La Jolla, CA. Yan Zhong was board certified by American Board of Nephrology Certification in Nephrology. Their offices are located in 2020 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA and 4225 Executive Sq 450, La Jolla...Click to read more

Kalpesh Patel, MD

Nephrologist

7834.5 mi · 6740 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405

Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more

Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in acute kidney failure + 1 more ·

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Kalpesh Patel, MD is a Nephrologist in Van Nuys, CA, Calabasas, CA and Porter Ranch, CA. Kalpesh Patel was board certified by American Board of Nephrology Certification in Nephrology. Their offices are located in 6740 Vesper Ave, Van Nuys, CA, 23303 Park Colombo, Calabasas, CA and 20124 Piccadilly L...Click to read more

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