
Dr. Lucy M. Miller M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
8851 Center Dr Suite 505 La Mesa CA, 91942About
Dr. Lucy Miller is a nephrologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Miller specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Miller 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
Fac De Med De Santo Amaro- Santo Amaro- Sp- Brazil 1982
FACULTY OF MEDICINE OF SANTO AMARO
Universidad CatÛlica Nordestana (UCNE) Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Fellowships
- University of California, San Diego
Dr. Lucy M. Miller M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 5555 Reservoir Dr Suite 207
5555 Reservoir Dr Suite 207 -San Diego, CA 92120Get Direction
Practice At 8851 Center Dr Suite 505
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. John Carlos Thompson M.D.8851 CENTER DR LA MESA CA 91942
- Dr. George Z. Fadda M.D.8851 Center Dr La Mesa CA 91942
- Dr. Frank J. Stella M.D.8851 Center Dr La Mesa CA 91942
- Dr. Luan K Do M.D.8851 Center Dr La Mesa CA 91942
Nearest Hospitals
ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
6655 ALVARADO ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92120KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGOl
4647 ZION AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92120GROSSMONT HOSPITALl
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58 LA MESA CA 91942GROSSMONT HOSPITALl
5555 GROSSMONT CENTER DRIVE BOX 58 LA MESA CA 91942ALVARADO HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
6655 ALVARADO ROAD SAN DIEGO CA 92120KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGOl
4647 ZION AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92120