Dr. Brian Scott Penton M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1551 BISHOP ST BLDG A STE 110 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA, 93401About
Dr. Brian Penton is a nephrologist practicing in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dr. Penton specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Penton 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
American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine MD
American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine 2001
Harvard Medical School
American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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