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Dr. Philip Hom M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Philip Hom M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(9)
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD LOS ANGELES CA, 90017
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Dr. Philip Hom is a nephrologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Hom specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hom 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

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1982

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Dr. Philip Hom M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. PHILIP HOM, MD

201 S Alvarado St 406 -
Los Angeles, CA 90057
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New patients: 213-484-1199
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1245 WILSHIRE BLVD -
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017
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Dr. Philip Hom M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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