
Dr. Sophie Kwok M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
1245 Wilshire Blvd Suite 514 Los Angeles CA, 90017About
Dr. Sophie Kwok is a nephrologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Kwok specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kwok 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
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