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Dr. Dianne B. Mckay M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(2)
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA, 92037
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4/5

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Dr. Dianne Mckay is a nephrologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Mckay specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Mckay 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

Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL Medical Degree

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA Other Degree

Nephrologist Medical Degree

Professor of Medicine Medical Degree

Provider Details

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Dr. Dianne B. Mckay M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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New patients: 858-784-9716
Fax: 858-784-5933

UC San Diego Health - Hillcrest UC San Diego Medical Center - Nephrology

200 West Arbor Drive -
San Diego, CA 92103
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New patients: 619-543-6397, 619-543-6222

UC San Diego Health - La Jolla Executive Drive - Transplantation

4510 Executive Drive -
San Diego, CA 92121
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New patients: 858-657-7729, 858-657-7000

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Dr. Dianne B. Mckay M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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