Dr. Patrick A. Macapinlac MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. Patrick Macapinlac is a nephrologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Macapinlac specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Macapinlac 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 The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines 1992
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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