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Elaine Kaptein, MD, Nephrology, Los Angeles, CA

Elaine M Kaptein MD


Professor, Medicine, USC School of Medicine

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  • 1520 San Pablo StSte 1000Los Angeles, CA 90033

  • Phone+1 323-226-2119

  • Fax+1 323-226-2110

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Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1978 - 1980
  • University Saskatchewan Royal Hospital
    University Saskatchewan Royal HospitalClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1977 - 2027
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
    American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Nephrology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Comparison of Respiratory Variations of Subclavian Vein and Inferior Vena Cava in Hospitalized Patients with Kidney Disease  
    Elaine Kaptein, MD, Dove Press

Grant Support

  • Thyroid Hormone Kinetics In Kidney DiseasesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1988
  • Thyroid Hormone Kinetics In Kidney DiseasesNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985

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