Book appointments with nephrologists on Doctiplus for kidney care, diagnosis, treatment guidance, and specialized renal health support.
Dr. Margarita Symonian Silver
Dr. Margarita Symonian Silver, MD is a highly experienced Nephrologist with over 32 years of clinical practice, serving patients in Los Angeles, California. She earned her medical degree from Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia — one of the oldest and most respected medical institutions in the South Caucasus region — bringing a distinguished international academic foundation to her Los Angeles nephrology practice. Dr. Symonian Silver specializes in the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, and organ transplant care. She performs advanced procedures including dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney biopsy, kidney transplant collaboration, and kidney ultrasound. She holds admitting privileges at six Los Angeles-area hospitals, five of which carry Castle Connolly Top Hospital designations, including the renowned Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Trilingual in English, Armenian, and Russian, she is uniquely positioned to serve Los Angeles's large Armenian and Russian-speaking communities. She is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Philip Hom
Dr. Philip Hom is a highly experienced nephrologist in Los Angeles, California, specializing in kidney disease treatment and chronic kidney care. With more than 20 years of experience, he provides expert care for conditions such as chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and end-stage renal disease. Dr. Hom completed his medical education at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and advanced nephrology training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is affiliated with PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital and is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Ted Lao
Dr. Ted Lao, MD is a dedicated Nephrologist practicing across three locations in New York City and Brooklyn, New York. As a kidney specialist, Dr. Lao focuses on the diagnosis and long-term management of chronic kidney disease — the primary condition documented in his clinical practice — while also providing comprehensive nephrology services including dialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney biopsy, kidney transplant coordination, and kidney imaging. A defining distinction of Dr. Lao's professional profile is his remarkable hospital affiliation network — he holds admitting privileges at two elite Castle Connolly Top Hospitals: NYU Langone Health — Tisch Hospital, recognized as a Gold Standard Top Hospital ranked in three specialties and thirteen procedures, and Hackensack University Medical Center, ranked in three specialties and nine procedures. He accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Elevance Health, Centene, and other major insurance plans and is currently welcoming new patients across all three of his practice locations. Call (212) 263-7500 to schedule.
