Dr. Mona I Sarbu MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1020 Village Lane Chico CA, 95926About
Dr. Mona Sarbu is a nephrologist practicing in Chico, CA. Dr. Sarbu specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sarbu 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
Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy MD
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth 1996
Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Carol Davila 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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