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Summary
Dr. Elena Nishimura specializes in internal medicine with nearly three decades of experience caring for patients. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, bringing 29 years of clinical expertise to her practice. Her extensive background in internal medicine allows her to provide comprehensive care for adult patients with complex medical conditions.
Dr. Nishimura practices at Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center in South San Francisco, California. She focuses on managing serious conditions including chronic kidney disease and heart failure. Her clinical work includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and diabetic nephropathy screening to monitor and treat patients with kidney-related complications.
Dr. Nishimura practices at Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center in South San Francisco, California. She focuses on managing serious conditions including chronic kidney disease and heart failure. Her clinical work includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and diabetic nephropathy screening to monitor and treat patients with kidney-related complications.
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Quick Facts
- 29 years of experience
- University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center
1200 El Camino RealSouth San Francisco, CA 94080 Tel: (650) 742-2000
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| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Tamil | |
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| Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo | Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Elena Megumi Nishimura has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Elena Megumi Nishimura has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
University Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated in 1997
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- Where is Dr. Elena Nishimura's office located?
- Dr. Elena Nishimura's office is located at 1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA, 94080.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Elena Nishimura affiliated with?
- Dr. Elena Nishimura is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center.
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