Dr. Lawrence Bohannon M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2340 CLAY ST SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94115About
Dr. Lawrence Bohannon is a nephrologist practicing in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Dr. Bohannon specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bohannon 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
Howard University College of Medicine 1978
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Fellowships
- Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, Portland
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