Dr. Luis A Bedoya M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
340 4th Ave Suite 4 Chula Vista CA, 91910About
Dr. Luis Bedoya is a nephrologist practicing in Chula Vista, CA. Dr. Bedoya specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Bedoya 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
University of Peru Ceyetano Heredia
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1984
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- San Diego Super Doctors 2011
Fellowships
- Cleveland Clinic
- University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Nephrology 1986
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