Dr. Lawrence M Opas MD
Nephrologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Nephrology
4650 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles CA, 90027About
Dr. Lawrence Opas is a pediatric nephrologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Opas specializes in caring for children with chronic conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease, and chronic dialysis. Pediatric nephrologists have extensive knowledge on the dialysis and transplant processes, while simultaneously developing lasting relationships with the families of their young patients.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Nephrology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Consultation with the specialist: Renal stones.
- Pediatrics: oral rehydration therapy for diarrhea.
- Chronic renal failure in sickle cell disease: risk factors, clinical course, and mortality.
- A 20-year-old woman with fatigue and palpitations.
- Splenic torsion with prune belly syndrome.
- Phosphate poisoning complicating treatment for iron ingestion.
- Amebic liver abscess in infancy: case report and review.
- Rhabdomyolysis with severe hypernatremia.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus with acanthosis nigricans, hyperpigmentation, and insulin receptor antibody.
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