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Elaine Kaptein, MD, Nephrology, Los Angeles, CA

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Nephrology • Los Angeles, CA

Professor, Medicine, USC School of Medicine

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  • Office

    1520 San Pablo St
    Ste 1000
    Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Phone+1 323-226-2119
    Fax+1 323-226-2110

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 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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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