Dr. Steven S Ho M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1829 E California Blvd San Marino CA, 91108About
Dr. Steven Ho is a nephrologist practicing in San Marino, CA. Dr. Ho specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ho 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.
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Northwestern Uniiversity 1991
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