Dr. Nic I Hristea MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
5901 W Olympic Blvd Suite 305 Los Angeles CA, 90036About
Dr. Nic Hristea is a nephrologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Hristea specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Hristea 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
Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Provider Details
Treatments
- General Care
Fellowships
- Cedars-Sinai VA Greater Los Angeles Medical Centers
- Cedars-Sinai Medicla Center Nephrology
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