Dr. Darol Joseff M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2428 Castillo St Suite A Santa Barbara CA, 93105About
Dr. Darol Joseff is a nephrologist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Joseff specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Joseff 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 Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1980
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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