Dr. Shamila Senanayake, MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
20911 EARL ST STE 180 TORRANCE CA, 90503About
Dr. Shamila Senanayake is a nephrologist practicing in Lancaster, CA. Dr. Senanayake specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Senanayake 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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