Dr. Bryan Stone, MD

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Get to know Nephrologist Dr. Bryan Stone, who serves patients in Palm Springs, California.

Well-versed in the field of nephrology, Dr. Stone is in practice with Desert Nephrology Medical Group, operating out of the office in Palm Springs, California. He specializes in hypertension, transplant medicine, and nutrition.

With an emphasis on teaching about kidneys as well as healing them, the staff members at Desert Nephrology are dedicated to the treatment of kidney disease. Constantly looking for new and innovative ways to promote kidney health, they have the most up-to-date literature and procedures available.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Stone has medical privileges at Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Medical Center, Hemet Valley Medical Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Redlands Community Hospital, San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, and Hi-Desert Medical Center.

His professional memberships include the American Society of Nephrology and the American Medical Association.

Academically, Dr. Stone earned his medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in nephrology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in both nephrology and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Nephrology is a specialty of medicine and pediatrics that concerns itself with the kidneys. It is the study of normal kidney function and kidney disease, the preservation of kidney health, and the treatment of kidney disease, from diet and medication to renal replacement therapy. Nephrologists have advanced training in treating kidney disease. They diagnose and treat kidney failure, as well as help patients by prescribing medications, offering special diet advice, and coordinating dialysis care or kidney transplantation when it becomes necessary.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Stone has received various accolades, including Top Doctor in Palm Springs Life Magazine (2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021).

On a more personal note, he speaks English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

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