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Elaine Kaptein, MD, Nephrology, Los Angeles, CA, Keck Hospital of USC

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Nephrology Los Angeles, CA

Professor, Medicine, USC School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1978 - 1980
  • University Saskatchewan Royal Hospital
    University Saskatchewan Royal HospitalClass of 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1977 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparison of Respiratory Variations of Subclavian Vein and Inferior Vena Cava in Hospitalized Patients with Kidney Disease  
    Elaine Kaptein, MD, Dove Press

Grant Support

  • Thyroid Hormone Kinetics In Kidney DiseasesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1988
  • Thyroid Hormone Kinetics In Kidney DiseasesNat Inst Of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive &Kidney Diseases1985

Hospital Affiliations