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Dr. Avi J Hettena M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Avi J Hettena M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

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2300 Sutter St Suite 301 San Francisco CA, 94115
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Dr. Avi Hettena is a nephrologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Hettena specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hettena 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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Male French 41 years of experience

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Dr. Avi J Hettena M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2300 Sutter St Suite 301

2300 Sutter St Suite 301 -
San Francisco, CA 94115
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New patients: 415-921-8210
Fax: 415-921-0387

6037 LA GRANADA, SUITE C -
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067
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New patients: 858-756-2116
Fax: 858-400-5113

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