Dr. Fawad Zafar-khan M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2021 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 710e Santa Monica CA, 90404Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Fawad Zafar-khan is a nephrologist practicing in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Zafar-khan specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Zafar-khan 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
Liaquat University Of Medical Health Sciences MD
Liaquat University Of Medical & Heath Sciences 1985
Liquat Medical University 1986
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
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