Dr. Claudio H Gallego M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1335 W Cypress Ave Suite # 205 San Dimas CA, 91773About
Dr. Claudio Gallego is a nephrologist practicing in San Dimas, CA. Dr. Gallego specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Gallego 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
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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