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  2. CA
  3. Glendale, CA
  4. Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO

Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO

Nephrology•Female•Age 45

Nephrology

Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO is a nephrology specialist in Glendale, CA and has over 12 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIV OF NEW ENGLAND COLLOF OSTEO MED in 2010. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health Glendale and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO

Kidney Disease Medical Group

1505 Wilson Ter Ste 155 Glendale, CA 91206
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available

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(818) 500-4055
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Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

(818) 500-4055

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hoffman is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Burbank, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
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Experience
Background

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for California
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Hoffman's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Anemia
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Hoffman treats Anemia more than 85% of her peers

Dr. Hoffman treats this condition more than 85% of her peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Acquired Aplastic Anemia
  • Anemia of Pregnancy
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
  • Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)
  • Chronic Anemia
  • Cold Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
  • D-Negative Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (D - HUS)
  • D-Negative Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Pregnancy Related
  • D-Positive Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (D + HUS)
  • Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
  • Hemolytic Anemia, Acquired Autoimmune
  • Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
  • Hereditary Spherocytosis
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia
  • Myelpathic Anemia
  • Neonatal Anemia
  • Nutritional Anemia
  • Nutritional Sideroblastic Anemia
  • Pernicious Anemia
  • Refractory Anemia With Excess Blasts
  • Refractory Anemia With Excess Blasts-1
  • Refractory Anemia With Excess Blasts-2
  • Secondary Cold Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
  • Sideroblastic Anemia
  • Sideroblastic Anemia With Spinocerebellar Ataxia
  • Sideroblastic Anemia, Pyridoxine-Responsive, Autosomal Recessive
  • Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
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Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Hoffman performs Living Kidney Donor Evaluation more than 80% of her peers

Dr. Hoffman performs this procedure more than 80% of her peers

Renal Scan
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Hoffman performs Renal Scan more than 80% of her peers

Dr. Hoffman performs this procedure more than 80% of her peers

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Dr. Hoffman's conditions and procedures:

  • Anemia
  • Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
  • Renal Scan
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acidosis
  • Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Arthritis of the Elbow
  • Asthma
  • Ataxia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Back Pain
  • Bedsores
  • Bladder Atony
  • Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
  • Bone Disorders
  • Calcium Metabolism Disorders
  • Cellulitis
  • Chest Pain
  • Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Chronic Glomerulonephritis
  • Chronic Kidney Diseases
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
  • Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
  • Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Constipation
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Cough
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Dehydration
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Type 1
  • Diabetes Type 2
  • Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Diverticulitis
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Dysphagia
  • Emphysema
  • End-Stage Renal Disease
  • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
  • Fever
  • Folic Acid Deficiency
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastroparesis
  • Gout
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hernia
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Hypokalemia
  • Hypotension
  • Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Intestinal Diverticulitis
  • Iron Metabolism Disorders
  • Itchy Skin
  • Kidney Disease
  • Kidney Stones
  • Leg and Foot Ulcers
  • Limb Pain
  • Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
  • Lipid Disorders
  • Low Back Pain
  • Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
  • Malaise and Fatigue
  • Malnutrition
  • Mineral Metabolism Disorders
  • Nausea
  • Nephritis and Nephropathy
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Foot
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteopenia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Overweight
  • Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
  • Pneumonia
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Potassium Deficiency
  • Proteinuria
  • Radiculopathy
  • Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
  • Renal Hyperparathyroidism
  • Renal Osteodystrophy
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Sinus Bradycardia
  • Sinusitis
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Systemic Vasculitis
  • Thyroid Goiter
  • Tobacco Use Disorder
  • Ureteral Stones
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Stones
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Vascular Disease
  • Vasculitis
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Viral Infection
  • Vitamin A Deficiency
  • Vitamin B Deficiency
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Wheezing
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Immunization Administration
  • Kidney Transplant Evaluation
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Ultrasound, Kidney

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About Me

Biography

Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO is a Nephrology Specialist in Glendale, CA and has over 13 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIV OF...Read more

Specialties

  • Nephrology

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Nephrology
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Education

2015
Tufts Affil Hosp
Fellowship Hospital
2010
UNIV OF NEW ENGLAND COLLOF OSTEO MED
Medical School

Languages

  • English
  • Armenian

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Does Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO accept any insurance plans?

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Does Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO accept new patients?

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on undefined's profile.

What conditions does Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO treat?

Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO frequently treats the following conditions: Anemia, Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, and Hyperkalemia. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO's office address?

Dr. Hoffman's office is located at 1505 Wilson Ter Ste 155, Glendale, CA 91206. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

What languages is Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO fluent in?

Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO is able to speak English and Armenian. View profile to see all.

Is Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO able to provide telehealth services?

Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.

Is Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

How much experience does Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO have?

Dr. Despina Hoffman, DO has over 12 years of healthcare experience.

Focus on Polycystic Kidney Disease

Locations

Kidney Disease Medical Group

Kidney Disease Medical Group Inc.1505 Wilson Ter Ste 155 Glendale, CA 91206
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Fresenius Kidney Care

Fresenius Kidney Care426 Winchester St # B Keene, NH 03431
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Fresenius Kidney Care

Fresenius Kidney Care426B Winchester St Keene, NH 03431
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Kidney Care and Transplant Services of New England

Greenfield115 Wildwood Ave Greenfield, MA 01301
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Kidney Disease Medical Group

Kdmg1500 S Central Ave Glendale, CA 91204
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Affiliated Hospitals

Dr. Hoffman is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Burbank, CA

76% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% higher than the national average

5 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

Adventist Health Glendale

Glendale, CA

69% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% lower than the national average

16 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center

Glendale, CA

66% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% lower than the national average

1 Award Received

Encino Hospital Medical Center

Encino, CA

64% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% lower than the national average

3 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA

55% Patients that would definitely recommend, 15% lower than the national average

8 Awards Received