Overview
Rafael Villicana is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in San Bernardino, California.
Dr. Villicana is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Liddle Syndrome, Lactic Acidosis, Metabolic Acidosis, and Kidney Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
197 E Caroline St Ste 1400, San Bernardino, CA 92408
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
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 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rafael Villicana
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rafael Villicana?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rafael Villicana by calling their office at 909-558-3636. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rafael Villicana a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rafael Villicana is classified as an Distinguished expert for Kidney Transplant, 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. Rafael Villicana specialize in?
While Dr. Rafael Villicana is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, and Liddle Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Rafael Villicana participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rafael Villicana has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Rafael Villicana's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rafael Villicana accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafael Villicana accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 909-558-3636 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
- Distinguished
- Kidney TransplantDr. Villicana isDistinguished. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Advanced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Villicana isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Villicana isAdvanced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Villicana isAdvanced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Liddle SyndromeDr. Villicana isAdvanced. Learn about Liddle Syndrome.
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Villicana isAdvanced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Villicana isAdvanced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Villicana isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Villicana isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Villicana isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Villicana isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Villicana isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Villicana isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
