Dr. Lowell Lo
Overview
Dr. Lowell Lo is a nephrologist (kidney disease specialist) who cares for patients with electrolyte and acid-base disorders (imbalances in mineral or acidity levels in the blood). He serves as practice chief for UCSF's in-clinic kidney service and as medical director of the dialysis center on the Mount Zion campus. He is committed to making high-quality kidney care accessible for all patients. Lo is passionate about educating the next generation of nephrologists and strives to ensure that all doctors develop a strong foundation in kidney physiology to inform their care. He participated in the UCSF-Coro Faculty Leadership Collaborative and trained as a UCSF Learning Health System Coach to enhance the nephrology clinic's quality of care. Lo earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. At UCSF, he completed a fellowship in nephrology, followed by advanced training in clinical research as well as medical education through the Teaching Scholars Program. A member of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), Lo was a finalist in the 2016 ASN Innovations in Kidney Education Contest. His dedication to medical education and quality improvement has been recognized through numerous honors, including the UCSF Innovations Funding in Education Award, Outstanding Electronic Consultation Award (recognizing his provision of high-quality guidance to other doctors on kidney issues), Henry J. Kaiser Award for Excellence in Teaching, recognition as a master clinician by the UCSF Department of Medicine, and UCSF Health Exceptional Physician Award.
Dr. Lo is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1675 Scott St., San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., B1 Plaza Level, San Francisco, CA 94143
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lowell Lo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lowell Lo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lowell Lo by calling their office at 415-885-7421. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lowell Lo a top-rated expert for Renovascular Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lowell Lo is classified as an Advanced expert for Renovascular Hypertension, 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. Lowell Lo specialize in?
While Dr. Lowell Lo is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Renovascular Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Nephrosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Lowell Lo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lowell Lo has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Renovascular Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Lowell Lo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lowell Lo accept my insurance?
Dr. Lowell Lo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-7421 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. Lo isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- NephrosclerosisDr. Lo isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Lo isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Lo isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Lo isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Lo isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Lo isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Lo isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis