Summary

I am a nephrologist and epidemiologist. Clinically, I enjoy taking care of patients with a wide spectrum of kidney diseases, from acute illnesses to chronic kidney disease.

My research interests include investigations of aging and kidney disease and issues of medication use in kidney disease.

Quick Facts

  • 25 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Yale University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Dena Evette Rifkin has 3 locations

University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Scripps Green Hospital

10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

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La Jolla , CASan Diego , CALa Jolla , CALa Jolla , CA
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Universitaet Hamburg Medizinische Fakultaet Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dena Evette Rifkin

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dena Evette Rifkin has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dena Evette Rifkin has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Kidney Disease
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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