Overview
Dena Rifkin is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Rifkin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Calcinosis, Low Sodium Level, and Metabolic Acidosis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 132 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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3350 La Jolla Vlg Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dena Rifkin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dena Rifkin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dena Rifkin by calling their office at 858-552-8585. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dena Rifkin a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dena Rifkin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Dena Rifkin specialize in?
While Dr. Dena Rifkin is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Calcinosis, and Low Sodium Level. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Dena Rifkin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dena Rifkin has published 132 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Dena Rifkin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Rifkin isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Advanced
- CalcinosisDr. Rifkin isAdvanced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- Experienced
- DehydrationDr. Rifkin isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Rifkin isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- High Potassium LevelDr. Rifkin isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Rifkin isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Rifkin isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.