Dr. Reza Khorsan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
14445 Olive View Dr Sylmar CA, 91342About
Dr. Reza Khorsan is a nephrologist practicing in Sylmar, CA. Dr. Khorsan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Khorsan 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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- Olive View - UCLA Medical Center 2011
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