Mr. David M Packard MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
27800 Medical Center Rd Suite 220 Mission Viejo CA, 92691About
Dr. David Packard is a nephrologist practicing in Mission Viejo, CA. Dr. Packard specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Packard 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
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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