Dr. Jerald Fredrick Sigala M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
307 Placentia Ave Suite 103 Newport Beach CA, 92663About
Dr. Jerald Sigala is a nephrologist practicing in Newport Beach, CA. Dr. Sigala specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sigala 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1974
Med College Of Wisconsin 1974
Medical College of Wisconsin 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Efficacy and side effects of intermittent intravenous and oral doxercalciferol (1alpha-hydroxyvitamin D(2)) in dialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism: a sequential comparison.
- K+ deprivation potentiates the renal alkalosis-producing effect of mineralocorticoid.
- K+ deprivation potentiates the renal alkalosis-producing effect of mineralocorticoid.
- Effects of dexamethasone on renal and systemic acid-base metabolism.
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