Dr. John G Elder M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
215 Pesetas Ln Santa Barbara CA, 93110About
Dr. John Elder is a nephrologist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Elder specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Elder 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1979
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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