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Ira Kurtz, MD, Nephrology, Los Angeles, CA

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[Pronunciation: Ira Kurtz]

Nephrology • Los Angeles, CA

Chief, Nephrology; Distinguished Professor, Medicine; Factor Chair; Member, Brain Research Institute, UCLA School of Medicine

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  • Office

    UCLA Medical Center
    10833 LeConte Ave., 7-155 Factor
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Phone+1 310-206-6741
    Fax+1 310-206-6741

Education & Training

  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Nephrology, 1982 - 1985
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 1977

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1980 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1983 - 1984
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 1991
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Kidney Collaboration: Waterless Artificial Kidney May Be the Treatment of the Future
    Kidney Collaboration: Waterless Artificial Kidney May Be the Treatment of the FutureMay 18th, 2023
  • US Kidney Research Corp Wins 650k – KidneyX Third Round International Contest
    US Kidney Research Corp Wins 650k – KidneyX Third Round International ContestSeptember 13th, 2021
  • HHS, American Society of Nephrology Announce Artificial Kidney Prize Phase 1 Winners
    HHS, American Society of Nephrology Announce Artificial Kidney Prize Phase 1 WinnersSeptember 9th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

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