Overview
Didi Mwengela is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Torrance, California.
Dr. Mwengela is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gallstones, Vitamin D Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
2780 Skypark Dr Ste 125, Torrance, CA 90505
2509 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mwengela has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Harbor-UCLA Nephrology
from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamyar_Kalantar-ZadehEducationKalantar-Zadeh received his education in medicine from the University of Bochum and University of Bonn (Germany) and his M.D. degree from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (Germany).[1] In addition, he obtained a master's degree in public health (Master of Public Health, MPH) and a PhD in epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley.[1] He is a practicing triple board certified physician specialist in internal medicine, pediatrics, and nephrology.[1] Kalantar-Zadeh completed his residency at the State University of New York and his nephrology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.[1]CareerKalantar-Zadeh is a professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and based at the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center (2000-2012, and since 2023), where he worked with his former mentor Joel D. Kopple and served as the founding director of the Harold Simmons Center for Chronic Disease Research and Epidemiology. During 2012-2022 Kalantar-Zadeh was in the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine as a tenured professor of medicine, pediatrics, public health, and Nursing Sciences, and chief of Nephrology,[1] and the UC Irvine Medical Center. He also serves as a part-time staff physician at Tibor-Rubin VA Medical center in Long Beach, California, under the Veterans Health Administration. Kalantar-Zadeh has r. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is board certified in Interal Medicine, Nephrology, and Pediatrics.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Didi I. Mwengela
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Didi I. Mwengela?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Didi I. Mwengela by calling their office at 310-530-8013. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Didi I. Mwengela a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Didi I. Mwengela is classified as an Advanced expert for Endoscopy, 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. Didi I. Mwengela specialize in?
While Dr. Didi I. Mwengela is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Didi I. Mwengela participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Didi I. Mwengela has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Didi I. Mwengela's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Didi I. Mwengela accept my insurance?
Dr. Didi I. Mwengela accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-530-8013 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- EndoscopyDr. Mwengela isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
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- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- CirrhosisDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Cystic HygromaDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Hygroma.
- DiarrheaDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- EsophagitisDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hygroma CervicalDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Hygroma Cervical.
- IndigestionDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- MalnutritionDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Morning SicknessDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- NecrosisDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- ProctitisDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Mwengela isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
