Overview
Dr. Hector Santiesteban is a board-certified nephrologist who practices in the San Francisco Bay Area. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure, kidney disease, and electrolyte disorders. He has practiced nephrology for more than 30 years since graduating from the Emory University School of Medicine in 1984. Dr. Santiesteban combines his years of experience and exemplary education with compassion and curiosity to provide the highest quality care for his patients.
Dr. Santiesteban is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.
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1800 Sullivan Ave, Ste 101, Daly City, CA 94015
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hector L. Santiesteban
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hector L. Santiesteban?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hector L. Santiesteban by calling their office at 650-994-0459. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hector L. Santiesteban a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hector L. Santiesteban is classified as an Advanced 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. Hector L. Santiesteban specialize in?
While Dr. Hector L. Santiesteban is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Hector L. Santiesteban accept my insurance?
Dr. Hector L. Santiesteban accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-994-0459 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Santiesteban isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Santiesteban isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Santiesteban isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Santiesteban isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Santiesteban isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1Dr. Santiesteban isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Santiesteban isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Santiesteban isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.