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Dr. Ronald Lang, MD

Nephrologist
4.10
·21 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 + 12 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in chronic anemia + 1 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, Apr 13

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 + 4 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in chronic kidney disease ·
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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: today
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Availability last updated 04/09/2026
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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

Phuong-Thu Pham, MD

Nephrologist
7834.5 mi · 200 Ucla Medical Plz, 565, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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Phuong-Thu Pham, MD is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA. Phuong-Thu Pham was board certified by American Board of Nephrology Certification in Nephrology. Their offices are located in 757 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 200 Ucla Medical Plz 565, Los Angeles, CA and 5767 W Century Blvd 200, Los A...Click to read more

Niloofar Nobakht Haghighi, MD

Nephrologist
7834.5 mi · 200 Ucla Medical Plz, 365C, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 24 years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in chronic kidney disease ·
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Niloofar Nobakht Haghighi, MD is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA and Alhambra, CA. They attended medical school at Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sci & Hlth Serv in 2002. Niloofar Nobakht Haghighi was board certified by American Board of Nephrology Certification in Nephrology. Their offices...Click to read more

Gabriel Danovitch, 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 ·
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Gabriel Danovitch, MD is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA. They attended medical school at Charing Cross And Westminster Medical Sch in 1968. Gabriel Danovitch was board certified by American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medicine and American Board of Nephrology Certificatio...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

Allen Nissenson, MD

Nephrologist
7834.5 mi · 200 Medical Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Allen Nissenson, MD is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA. They attended medical school at Northwestern University Medical Sch in 1971. They completed their residency at Michael Reese Hosp Medical Center. Allen Nissenson was board certified by American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Inte...Click to read more

Richard Horowitz, MD

Internist
7834.5 mi · 462 N Linden Dr, 434, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in acute urinary tract infection + 1 more ·
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Richard Horowitz, MD is a Internist in Downey, CA, Los Angeles, CA and Beverly Hills, CA. They completed their residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Medical Center. They attended medical school at University Francois-Rabelais in 1983. Richard Horowitz was board certified by American Board of Internal Medic...Click to read more

Randall Maxey, MD

Nephrologist
7834.5 mi · 447 N Prairie Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits ·
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Randall Maxey, MD is a Nephrologist in Inglewood, CA and Los Angeles, CA. They completed their residency at Harlem Hospital Center. They attended medical school at Howard University College Of Medicine in 1972. Their offices are located in 447 N Prairie Ave, Inglewood, CA, 2975 Wilshire Blvd 401, Lo...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

Bernard Azer, DO

Nephrologist
7834.5 mi · 351 W Florence Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90003
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience ·
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Bernard Azer, DO is a Nephrologist in Los Angeles, CA and Los Alamitos, CA. They completed their residency at University Of Nv School Of Medicine. They attended medical school at University Osteopathic Medical & Hlth Sci in 1998. Their offices are located in 1305 N Clark St, Los Angeles, CA, 351 W F...Click to read more

Jung Bae, MD

Internist
7834.5 mi · 1245 Wilshire Blvd, 785, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Accepts UnitedHealthcare + 3 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in high cholesterol + 9 more ·
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Jung Bae, MD is a Internist in Los Angeles, CA. They attended medical school at Yonsei University in 1980. They completed their residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in 1987. Jung Bae was board certified by American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Internal Medicine. Their office is...Click to read more
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