Dr. Maria E. Samsonov M.D., M.P.H., Geriatrician
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Dr. Maria E. Samsonov M.D., M.P.H.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(16)
1700 California Street Suite 100 San Francisco California, 94109
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Dr. Maria Samsonov is a nephrologist practicing in San Francisco, California. Dr. Samsonov specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Samsonov 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

University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1998

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Nephrology

Geriatrics

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 27 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

GeriatricsNephrology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Teaches at Health Fairs and Teaches other Health Professionals at Hospitals -

Awards

  • HealthGrades Recognized Doctor   

Fellowships

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,Pittsburgh, Pa, United States   2005

Internships

  • University of Pittsburgh

Fellowships

  • University of Pittsburgh

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, American Geriatrics Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Being Empathetic and having Inspiration from Personal Experiences

Hobbies / Sports

  • Hiking, Skiing, Gardening

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of the American Medical Association, Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

Dr. Maria E. Samsonov M.D., M.P.H.'s Practice location

1700 California Street Suite 100 -
San Francisco, California 94109
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Patient Experience with Dr. Samsonov


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Dr. Maria E. Samsonov M.D., M.P.H. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 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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