Dr. Kalani Teruo Yamamoto M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2226 Liliha St Suite 306 Honolulu HI, 96817About
Dr. Kalani Yamamoto is a nephrologist practicing in Honolulu, HI. Dr. Yamamoto specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Yamamoto 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
University of Hawaii 2004
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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