Dr. Bijan Nikakhtar MD?

Dr. Bijan Nikakhtar MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

12304 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA, 90024 Show map

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Dr. Bijan Nikakhtar is a nephrologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Nikakhtar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Nikakhtar 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

UNIV OF TEHERAN (PAHLAVI MEDICAL SCHOOL) 1959

Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine 1958

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Treatments

High Cholesterol
Arthritis
Heart Disease
Osteoarthritis
Pain
Tonsillitis
Vascular Disease
Goiter

Dr. Bijan Nikakhtar MD's Practice location

Brian Nikakhtar, MD

12304 Santa Monica Blvd -
Los Angeles, CA 90024

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New patients: 310-571-1107

Fax: 310-571-1108

Mon:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

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