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Dr. Lowell Lo is a nephrologist who specializes in diagnosing and managing electrolyte and acid-base disorders. He also is interested in improving access to high-quality care for all patients with kidney disease.

Lo is practice chief for UCSF's outpatient kidney service and medical director of the Dialysis Center at Mount Zion.

Lo is dedicated to teaching the next generation of nephrologists. He aims to better educate doctors in training so they may apply critical kidney physiology in their practice.

Lo earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, where he also completed his residency. He completed a fellowship at UCSF, followed by two additional years of advanced training in UCSF's Training in Clinical Research Program and Teaching Scholars Program.

Lo is a member of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and was a finalist in the 2016 ASN Innovations in Kidney Education Contest. In 2015, he was awarded project funding through the UCSF Innovations Funding for Education program.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology, 2009

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Nephrology, 2009

  • Residencies

    The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio, Internal Medicine, 2007

  • Internship

    The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio, Internal Medicine, 2005

  • Education

    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School, 2004

  • Languages

    English

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    60 Ratings
    About our process
    Feb 27, 2025
    Dr. Lo was pleasant and very thorough. My questions were answered and I didn't feel rushed.
    Dec 19, 2024
    I appreciate my doctor answering my questions and discussing alternative plans
    Dec 18, 2024
    I have referred multiple people to UCSF, I fully believe in the care at this organization! If I were rich theirs would be the very first endowment check I write.
    Nov 11, 2024
    Pleasant experience
    Oct 23, 2024
    I would highly recommend this provider to any and everyone who is unfortunate enough to need him. Dr. Lo is a wonderful doctor!
    Oct 22, 2024
    Dr Lo always answers all of my questions. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a nephrologist.
    Oct 18, 2024
    We appreciate Dr Lo's professionalism and support for our dad's care
    Sep 16, 2024
    Good experience
    Jul 19, 2024
    We are pleased with the care!
    Mar 15, 2024
    I would recommend Dr. Lowell Jenq Lo to the world if I could!
    Dec 13, 2023
    I always get my questions answered thoroughly. I am very pleased with the treatment I have been receiving from Dr. Lo.
    Nov 03, 2023
    Very good
    Nov 01, 2023
    Satisfying experience
    Sep 13, 2023
    Dr.Lo truly cares about the well being of his patients. He takes a personalized approach at my care.
    Jul 06, 2023
    Dr. Lowell Lo is a wonderful doctor. He has been my kidney doctor for several years, and is extremely knowledgeable, thorough, professional, patient and kind. I appreciate him very much.

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