Dr. Son Tran M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1001 Potrero Ave # 5h Sfgh Medicine San Francisco CA, 94110About
Dr. Son Tran is a nephrologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Tran specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Tran 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
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
- University of California At San Francisco
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