Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
The Regents Of The University Of California
200 Medical Plz, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Ira Kurtz is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Kurtz is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Tubular Acidosis, Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis, Primary Tubular Proximal Acidosis, and Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 78 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 1 Less Insurance Carrier -

Locations

The Regents of the University of California
200 Medical Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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.


Similar Doctors
Expertise in
27
conditions
Nephrology | Internal Medicine
Expertise in
27
conditions
Nephrology | Internal Medicine
Referral may be required

Harbor-UCLA Nephrology

1124 W Carson St, Harbor-UCLA MFI, 
Torrance, CA 
 (18.4 miles away)
Experience:
26+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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 27 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. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is currently accepting new patients.

Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
Referral may be required
757 Westwood Plz, 
Los Angeles, CA 
 (0.1 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Keiichi Sumida is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sumida is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease, Parathyroidectomy, and Kidney Transplant.

Expertise in
16
conditions
Expertise in
16
conditions
Referral may be required

Office

200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 565C, 
Los Angeles, CA 
 (0.5 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Suphamai Bunnapradist is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Bunnapradist is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Acute Kidney Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ira Kurtz

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ira Kurtz?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ira Kurtz by calling their office at 310-206-7662. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ira Kurtz a top-rated expert for Renal Tubular Acidosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ira Kurtz is classified as an Elite expert for Renal Tubular Acidosis, 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. Ira Kurtz specialize in?

While Dr. Ira Kurtz is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Renal Tubular Acidosis, Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis, and Primary Tubular Proximal Acidosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Ira Kurtz participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ira Kurtz has published 78 articles and abstracts on conditions like Renal Tubular Acidosis. You can view a list of Dr. Ira Kurtz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ira Kurtz accept my insurance?

Dr. Ira Kurtz accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-206-7662 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

Find Dr. Kurtz's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
View All 16 Experienced Conditions
Want to save this doctor for later?
Sign Up
Is this your doctor?
Find A Second Opinion
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Are you the provider on this profile?
Claim Profile