Dr. Richard Lee Sires M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
323 N Prairie Ave Suite 334 Inglewood CA, 90301About
Dr. Richard Sires is a nephrologist practicing in Inglewood, CA. Dr. Sires specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Sires 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
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1980
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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