Dr. Steven Sawelson, MD
Dr. Steven Sawelson, MD is a nephrologist in Torrance, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.
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Dr. Steven Sawelson, MD is a nephrologist in Torrance, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreNephrology
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State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook
Medical School, 1982
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