Dr. Shagun Chopra-sonthalia M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3500 Bob Wilson Dr San Diego CA, 92121About
Dr. Shagun Chopra-sonthalia is a nephrologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Chopra-sonthalia specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chopra-sonthalia 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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