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Dr. Frank J. Stella M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Frank J. Stella M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5555 Reservoir Dr Suite 207 San Diego CA, 92120
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Dr. Frank Stella is a nephrologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Stella specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Stella 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

Creighton University School of Medicine 1969

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

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Dr. Frank J. Stella M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5555 Reservoir Dr Suite 207

5555 Reservoir Dr Suite 207 -
San Diego, CA 92120
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New patients: 619-299-0335
Fax: 619-287-7589

Practice At 8851 Center Dr Suite 505

8851 Center Dr Suite 505 -
La Mesa, CA 91942
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New patients: 619-461-3880
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