Dr. Victor L Pappoe MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1900 Royalty Dr Suite 130 Pomona CA, 91767About
Dr. Victor Pappoe is a nephrologist practicing in Pomona, CA. Dr. Pappoe specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Pappoe 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
Yale School of Medicine 1973
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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