Dr. Stephen T Copen M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8631 W 3rd St # 1140e Los Angeles CA, 90048About
Dr. Stephen Copen is a nephrologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Copen specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Copen 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1993
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Torn Meniscus
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Umbilical Hernia
- Lipoma
- Vascular Disease
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