Dr. Amy Haruko Matayoshi M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3300 Vista Way Suite B Oceanside CA, 92056About
Dr. Amy Matayoshi is a nephrologist practicing in Oceanside, CA. Dr. Matayoshi specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Matayoshi 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 Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1995
University of Hawaii 1995
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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