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Dr. Luis A Bedoya M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
340 4th Ave Suite 4 Chula Vista CA, 91910About
Dr. Luis Bedoya is a nephrologist practicing in Chula Vista, CA. Dr. Bedoya specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bedoya most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
University of Peru Ceyetano Heredia
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1984
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- San Diego Super Doctors 2011
Fellowships
- Cleveland Clinic
- University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Nephrology 1986
Dr. Luis A Bedoya M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 340 4th Ave Suite 4
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- Dr. Rodrigo J Fernandez MD480 4th Ave Chula Vista CA 91910
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- Dr. Jill Marie Meyer MD340 4th Ave Chula Vista CA 91910
Nearest Hospitals
PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITALl
2400 EAST 4TH ST NATIONAL CITY CA 91950SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTERl
751 MEDICAL CENTER COURT CHULA VISTA CA 91911SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTRl
250 PROSPECT PLACE CORONADO CA 92118PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITALl
2400 EAST 4TH ST NATIONAL CITY CA 91950SHARP CHULA VISTA MEDICAL CENTERl
751 MEDICAL CENTER COURT CHULA VISTA CA 91911SHARP CORONADO HOSPITAL AND HLTHCR CTRl
250 PROSPECT PLACE CORONADO CA 92118