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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.
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 locationsUniversity Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 657-7000
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
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| La Jolla , CA | Coronado , CA | La Jolla , CA | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine | Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dena Evette Rifkin
Medical Specialties
Dr. Dena Evette Rifkin has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Dena Evette Rifkin has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
25 Years Experience
Dr. Dena Evette Rifkin holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Yale University School Of Medicine in 2001.
NPI Number
Dr. Rifkin's NPI number is 1578519203.
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- Where is Dr. Dena Rifkin's office located?
- Dr. Dena Rifkin's office is located at 9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Dena Rifkin affiliated with?
- Dr. Dena Rifkin is affiliated with University Of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest.
- What languages does Dr. Dena Rifkin speak?
- Dr. Dena Rifkin speaks English and Spanish.
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