Roderick A. Comunale, MD - National City, La Jolla - Nephrology

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Dr. Comunale has been practicing medicine since 1991 and was board certified in Internal Medicine in 1993. Dr. Comunale received his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in 1985. He served his internship specializing in Internal Medicine at USC in LA and served his residency specializing in Internal Medicine at USC in LA. He also subspecialized in nephrology at USC in Los Angeles.

National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, Nephrology, 2017

American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology, 1998

University of California at Irvine College of Medicine, Fifth Pathway Program, 1986

Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, MD, 1985

Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1989

Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center, 1991

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

502 Euclid Ave
#205
National City, CA 91950
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619-267-7421
6501 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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858-551-0276

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