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Dr. Joel J. Baranski M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Joel J. Baranski M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(9)
4060 4th Ave Suite 220 San Diego CA, 92103
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Dr. Joel Baranski is a nephrologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Baranski specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Baranski 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

Medical College of Wisconsin 1988

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1991

Provider Details

Male Spanish 29 years of experience

Treatments

  • Hospital Medicine, Kidney Problems, General Care

Fellowships

  • University of California, San Diego, Nephrology    1994

Dr. Joel J. Baranski M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 4060 4th Ave Suite 220

4060 4th Ave Suite 220 -
San Diego, CA 92103
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New patients: 619-299-2350
Fax: 619-297-8379

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Patient Experience with Dr. Baranski


4.0

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Dr. Joel J. Baranski M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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