Dr. Melvin Lazaro Agatep M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2503 Beverly Blvd Suite #2 Los Angeles CA, 90057Rating
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Dr. Melvin Agatep is a nephrologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Agatep specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Agatep 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
West Visayas State College / School of Medicine MD
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 1992
West Visayas State University College of Medicine 1980
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