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Dr. Richard Villalobos MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Richard Villalobos MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

2363 Aveinida De La Playa La Jolla CA, 92037
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Dr. Richard Villalobos is a nephrologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Villalobos specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Villalobos 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.

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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

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2363 Aveinida De La Playa -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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9888 GENESEE AVENUE LA JOLLA CA 92037

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