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Dr. Michael P. Biberstein MD, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Michael P. Biberstein MD

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120
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Dr. Michael Biberstein is a nephrologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Biberstein specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Biberstein 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1978

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 37 years of experience

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Dr. Michael P. Biberstein MD's Practice location

Practice At 4647 Zion Ave

4647 Zion Ave -
San Diego, CA 92120
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Dr. Michael P. Biberstein MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 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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