Dr. David N Matsumura M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8635 W 3rd St Los Angeles CA, 90048About
Dr. David Matsumura is a nephrologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Matsumura specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Matsumura 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
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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