Dr. Jon Kitaji MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
23845 Holman Hwy Suite 229 Monterey CA, 93940About
Dr. Jon Kitaji is a nephrologist practicing in Monterey, CA. Dr. Kitaji specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kitaji 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 Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca 1977
University of California 1977
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