Dr. Linda Gerrits MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1220 La Venta Dr Suite 207 Westlake Village CA, 91361About
Dr. Linda Gerrits is a nephrologist practicing in Westlake Village, CA. Dr. Gerrits specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gerrits 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 Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1976
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Osteoporosis
- Heart Disease
- Sciatica
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Bronchitis
- Insomnia
- Vascular Disease
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