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Dr. Melanie A. Farrell M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Melanie A. Farrell M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

3/5(13)
9834 Genesee Ave Suite 312 La Jolla CA, 92037
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Dr. Melanie Farrell is a nephrologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Farrell specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Farrell 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

Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1986

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1986

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1989

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Treatments

  • General Care, High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Kidney Problems

Fellowships

  • University of California, San Diego, Nephrology    1991

Dr. Melanie A. Farrell M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 9834 Genesee Ave Suite 312

9834 Genesee Ave Suite 312 -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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New patients: 858-558-8150
Fax: 858-346-1024

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Patient Experience with Dr. Farrell


3.0

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Dr. Melanie A. Farrell M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 13 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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