Dr. Rafael Villicana MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8635 W 3rd St Suite 590 W Los Angeles CA, 90048About
Dr. Rafael Villicana is a nephrologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Villicana specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Villicana 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.
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