Steve M. Tran, MD
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
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Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Nephrology
26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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About Steve M. Tran
Dr. Steve Tran originally grew up in Wichita, Kansas since the age of 5. He finished his Bachelor's of Arts Degree at Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas in 1991. He attended medical school at the University of Kansas Medical Center and finished in 1995. He completed his residency at the University of Kansas Internal Medicine program in Wichita, Kansas and graduated in 1998.
Afterwards, he moved out to sunny California for Nephrology fellowship training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California. Since then, Dr. Tran has been in Nephrology practice in the Mission Viejo area since the year 2000. He was previously affiliated with South County Nephrology Consultants Medical Group for the past 11 years. Dr. Tran and his associates recently joined Mission Internal Medical Group in August 2011.
Dr. Tran's Nephrology practice involves evaluation and management of patients with hypertension, chronic kidney disease, end stage renal disease on dialysis, and renal transplant patients. Dr. Tran and his associates cover most of the southern Orange county hospitals including Mission Regional Medical Center, Laguna Beach - Mission Hospital, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, and San Clemente Memorial Medical Center.
Dr. Tran has been involved with various committees at Mission Hospital including Medicine Executive committee and Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee for the past several years. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids, biking, playing tennis, and playing the piano.
Dr. Tran also speaks Vietnamese and Spanish.
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
2000
University of Kansas
1998
University of Kansas Medical Center
1995
Bethel College
1991
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology

26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 250
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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Dr. Tran is an excellent listener. He also responds to my requests for interim tests, such as blood tests.
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First, everybody at this facility is always great-courteous, helpful, and caring. Dr Tran is extremely good doctor-always smiling. Although he is not an endocrinologist, he advised me possibly taking a different diabetes medicine for improvement and told me to discuss it with my diabetes doctor, Dr. Karen Frankwhich. It is awesome! I am so thankful to him.
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I always have had a very good experience whenever I visit my provider for a routine check-up.They are really working as a team to give the best services to everyone.My provider always explain to me in every visit the consequences of not following the regimen that Iam supposed to get together In order to maintain a balance of everything I need to focus on.So far results are doing well in every blood test I undergone.Thanks and keep up the good work.
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Friendly, informative, organized, compassionate
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Very professional and courteous doctor and staff.
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Dr. Tran has a legitimate concern for his patients.
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Dr Tran is one of the best specialists I have seen. He has my BP and kidney function under control.
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I do not like needing to mention this. Twice now Dr. Tran has misread my Lithium level. Other than this he is a very fine doctor.
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Dr. Tran is very professional. He answered my questions in layman's terms so it was easy to understand what he wanted me to do. Made a follow up in 6 months and gave referral for blood tests at that time. I do appreciate having everything ready for my next visit
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Dr Tran is always helpful and professional.
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Dr. Tran (and his staff) couldn't have been nicer and more informative.
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Dr. Tran is a very capable doctor.
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Kind Understanding Professional.
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All good, I have a check-up every 6 months.
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Always good experience
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Very pleased with him
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I had a technical question, and Dr. Tran went into detail to explain, and within my scope of understanding. Very much appreciated.
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Very convenient
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Dr. Tran is calm and assuring.
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Excellent at all times!
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Very professional and helpful.
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Excellent doctor in all respects. Listens and has great bedside manners.
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Dr. Stave Tran is exceptional and makes a patient feel that they are #1
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Dr Tran is an excellent nephrologist. Very knowledgeable and at the same time very easy to understand and communicates well.
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The team is so great ! And dr Tran is the best doctor ;)
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Dr. Tran is a great doctor. I enjoy meeting with us when it's time for my appointment.
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Dr. Tran is very thorough, easy to understand and very kind. I believe he sincerely cares about my personal health.
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Dr. Tran, listens to any physical problems you may have and gives his diagnosis quickly and with concern. He is a true professional.
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Dr Tran is outstanding cares listens and I always get the best attention possible
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Dr Tran was very pleasant to talk to and he explained everything I need to know about my kidney problems and how to take care of health.
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Dr Tran is kind, professional and takes an extraordinary time with his patients explaining lab results and diagnoses. I am a nurse AND a patient. He is a source of continuing expertise and help! I'm very thankful for him!
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I really appreciate Dr tran's knowledge, easy to understand explanations, positive attitude and that he gives always a plan of action, how I could better my life with specific goals about food, hydration and exercise. He is always friendly and welcoming what supports the focus on gaining information about the bloodwork results and feedback how the next steps should go. I am now 2 years with Dr Tran and even if I would have a possibility to change to a closer located Dr. I would not do that. I have trust in Dr. Tran's experience and I am recommending him to family and friends. Always very helpful front office staff. They are welcoming and are always making the check in easy and quick
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Always attentive and explained all tests and their results
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Ever since I've started seeing Dr. Tran, he's been a phenomenal doctor and the office staff are excellent
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All positive! Dr. Tran always listens, answers thoughtfully, is courteous and provides meaningful advice as well as being proactive in follow up when accessory.
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Dr Tran is excellent physician.
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I live overseas for most of a year. Return to CA to primarily visit doctors; arranging appointments at very short notice a challenge, particularly this visit as I needed to see many doctors beyond just my primary care doctor. Dr. Tran was very thorougher and identified and advised very important matters concerning my present situation. I am very appreciative of his advice he provided me.
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Took time to answer my questions and listened to me
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Good
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Very good service by the staff and the doctor.
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Great Dr. Friendly and knowledgeable.
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Helped to refine and establish a solution for an ongoing series of related problems
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Dr. Steve Tran is excellent, he is always patient, communicative, and caring, I feel fortunate to have him on my health and transplant "team".
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Excellent!
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Very good!
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Outstanding Care!
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Always excellent!
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Dr Tran is very knowledgeable and empathetic. He is thoroug and also practical. I like him a lot.
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Dr. Steve Tran and his staff are excellent. Always helpful and informative.
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This was my first visit with Dr. Tran. The survey should be doctored to first visit and then later visit.It could have been a better survey.Dr Tran may have been the best Doctor I have ever seen and the office staff was terrific.
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Completely satisfied with the care I am receiving.
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I have been Dr. Tran's patient for many, many years. I believe his knowledge and service are outstanding. Thank you.
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A great doctor in every way.
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Good doctor
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My experience was good, as always.
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Dr. Tran has gone out his way to call me at home when I have called the office with a question, which is not the case with most doctors. So, I really do appreciate that.
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Dr. Tran Is an excellent. Takes his time to explain everything and very patient.
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I met Dr. Tran while I was a patient at Mission Hospital, He was kind, knowledgeable, explained my condition very well and clearly. He seemed very interested and concerned with my overall health. I cannot write enough good things to say about him.
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Dr. Tran is an excellent provider. He is clear about his assessments regarding my health and well being.
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I am always happy with Dr Tran. He checks with me about any troubles I am having.
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Great doctor
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Dr Tran is the best doctor and very empathic and patient , iam very fortunate to have him and his staff on my side regarding my health ;)
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Excellent doctor!
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Very thorough explanation of my condition and changes in lifestyle necessary to improve my condition.
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Dr. Steve Tran is one of the best providers I have ever had. He spends quality time with me and cares about my overall health.
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Dr Tran is excellent. To clarify, no one contacted me about my test results but I saw them because I use the patient portal which I love. My appointment was discuss results in person.
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I absolutely love Dr Tran wish sll my doctors wee like him
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Dr. Tran always takes time to listen to all of my thoughts and questions. He is caring and compassionate every time that I have my appointment. He is also on time with my appointment which is so important.
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Dr. Tran is a true professional. He is very knowledgeable about his field and explains everything in an understandable manner.
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Dr Tran and his Team are great. A 10 out of a 10. Thank you
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Dr Steve M. Tran explained clearly all my questions and concerns. He is very caring and is my best doctor, I'm very happy to have Dr Steve Tran as my doctor.
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A visit with Dr. Tran is always a positive experience medically and personally.
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Dr. Tran is an excellent Doctor. He spends time with me , and explains my condition!
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Dr. Steve Tran is a lovely, gentle ma and very responsive physician. Appointments could last a bit longer
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I'm very thankful Dr Tran is my Dr.
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Dr Tran is very friendly and knowledgeable in his profession. He is taking his time and explain with easy to understand treatment options. Took always time to ensure proper diet and give good advices too. I really like his way of patient care.
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Dr. Tran is always well-prepared and explains health issues clearly.
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Never had bad experience, continuous Improvement Is the goal.
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Dr. Tran is very professional and compassionate regarding my illness. He explains things where I can understand and how to improve my life in retirement
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Dr Tran Is completely thorough in his knowledge and explanation of my condition. He explains things in a way that I can understand what's going on medically. I know I'm in great hands with Dr. Tran!
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I find my visits to Dr Tran office Pleasant and helpful office. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Dr Tran explains things so I understand them. I appreciate this Office actually enjoy coming there.
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My doctor is amazing!
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Dr. Steve Tran and his staff are courteous and competent and go above and beyond to handle my delicate and complicated medical history with knowledge and care.
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All good!
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Dr Tran and staff are wonderful
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Dr Tran is very kind and compassionate, her listens and always Is concerned with any Issue I bring up. I would recommend Dr. Tran to anyone. The office staff Is always friendly and happy.
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Dr. Tran is very attentive, knowledgeable and caring
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Dr. Tran was very good and explained everything easily and understandably.
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Dr. Tran and his staff are the best endocrinology team I've ever had.
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Dr.Tran takes good care of me.
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Provider knowledgeable, always familiar with my condition, always helpful and pleasant.
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We are exceptionally happy with the care Dr. Steve Tran provides.
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Dr Tran is very patient and attentive
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I always receive an excellent service from the Care Team provider and would gladly recommend them to my family members and friends.
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Dr. Tran is very professional, attentive to my needs and concerns will recommend husband speciality to anyone who may ask.
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We are very pleased with Dr. Steve Tran.
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Dr. Tran is able to discuss medical information in a lay person's understanding. He is doing a fine job as far as I am concerned.
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Dr. Tran is excellent at slowly explaining everything to do with my condition.
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Great and patient physician
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Very understanding. Explained test resultsWell
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Clinical Interests
- Abnormal Bicarbonate Level
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- Adrenal Adenoma
- Alport Syndrome
- Amyloid Nephropathy
- Anasarca
- Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies
- Atheroembolism
- Azotemia
- Bartter Syndrome
- Bk Virus Nephropathy
- Calculus Of Urinary Tract
- Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd) Related To Transplant
- Congenital Renal Disease
- Conservative Management Of Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Crystalluria
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Dialysis
- Dialysis Prevention
- Dialysis Related Amyloidosis
- Dietary Management Of Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Diuretic Resistance
- Duplex Collecting System
- Edema
- Elevated Creatinine
- End Stage Renal Disease
- Familial Renal Amyloidosis
- Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
- Glomerulonephritis
- Glomerulonephropathy
- Glucocorticoid Remediable Hypertension
- Goodpasture's Syndrome
- Gouty Nephropathy
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Hematuria
- Hemodialysis
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Hepatorenal Syndrome
- Hiv Nephropathy
- Home Dialysis
- Horseshoe Kidney
- Hydronephrosis
- Hydroureter
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypercalciuria
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypermagnesemia
- Hypernatremia
- Hyperoxaluria
- Hyperphosphatemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertrophy Of Kidney
- Hyperuricemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypomagnesemia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Iga Nephropathy
- Iga Vasculitis
- Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
- Incremental Dialysis
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Ischemic Nephropathy
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Malformation
- Kidney Problem
- Kidney Stone
- Kidney Transplant Malfunction
- Kidney Transplant Rejection
- Lead Nephropathy
- Lethargy
- Liddle Syndrome
- Light Chain Disorders
- Lithium Nephropathy
- Loin Pain Hematuria Syndrome
- Lupus Nephritis
- Malignant Hypertension
- Maternal Iga Nephropathy
- Maternal Renal Disease
- Medical Management Of Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Medullary Cystic Disease
- Medullary Sponge Kidney
- Megaureter
- Membranous Nephropathy
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Metabolic Alkalosis
- Microalbuminuria
- Microscopic Hematuria
- Microscopic Polyangiitis
- Minimal Change Kidney Disease
- Myeloma Kidney
- Nephritic Syndrome
- Nephritis
- Nephrocalcinosis
- Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
- Nephropathy
- Nephrosclerosis
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nephrotoxicity
- Obesity Related Glomerulopathy
- Palliative Management Of Chronic Kidney Disease (Ckd)
- Partial Nephrectomy
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Pheochromocytoma
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Postural Proteinuria
- Proteinuria
- Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1
- Pyelonephritis
- Radiation Nephropathy
- Radical Nephrectomy
- Reflux Nephropathy
- Renal Agenesis And Dysgenesis
- Renal Arteriovenous Malformation (Avm)
- Renal Artery Disease
- Renal Artery Dysplasia
- Renal Artery Stenosis
- Renal Colic
- Renal Cortical Necrosis
- Renal Cysts
- Renal Failure
- Renal Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Renal Hypoplasia
- Renal Insufficiency
- Renal Manifestations Of Sickle Cell Disease
- Renal Obstruction
- Renal Osteodystrophy
- Renal Replacement Therapy Education
- Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Renovascular Hypertension
- Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Salt Balance Disorders
- Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
- Small Kidney
- Solitary Kidney
- Thin Basement Membrane Disease
- Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Uremia
- Uremic Encephalopathy
- Urgent Start Peritoneal Dialysis
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
- Us Renal Biopsy
- Vascular Disorders Of Kidney
Dr. Tran very thoroughly explained my condition and life style changes to preclude it from worsening.
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