Dr. Hiep Van Le M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
7223 CHURCH ST HIGHLAND CA, 92346About
Dr. Hiep Le is a nephrologist practicing in San Bernardino, CA. Dr. Le specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Le 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 Hue- Fac Of Med- Hue- Viet Nam 1979
Hue University 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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