Dr. Steven Glenn Ledesma M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1200 W Gonzales Rd Suite 300 Oxnard CA, 93036About
Dr. Steven Ledesma is a nephrologist practicing in Oxnard, CA. Dr. Ledesma specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ledesma 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 1997
University of California 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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