Dr. Philip Hom M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
201 S Alvarado St 406 Los Angeles CA, 90057About
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
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