Dr. Masoud Afshar, M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
220 N Imperial Ave Imperial CA, 92251Rating
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Dr. Masoud Afshar is a nephrologist practicing in El Centro, CA. Dr. Afshar specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Afshar 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
Ghazvin University Of Med Sciences And Health Services
GHAZVIN UNIV OF MED SCI & HLTH SERV 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Practice At 2205 Ross Ave Suite 101
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