Zenab M.K. Tamer, MD, MSc
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Zenab M.K. Tamer, MD, MSc

  • Pediatric Nephrology
Westwood Pediatrics |

About

Zenab Tamer, MD, MS is a assistant professor in Pediatric Nephrology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tripoli in Libya, obtained a master’s degree in pharmacology from Georgetown University, and completed her pediatric residency at Texas Tech University before joining UCLA for her fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Tamer’s academic interests include basic science and translational research focused on understanding and preventing the progression of kidney disease, acute care nephrology as well as advancing medical education in pediatric nephrology.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2021

Fellowship

Pediatric Nephrology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2025

Residency

Pediatrics, Texas Tech University School of Medicine, 2021

Degrees

MSc, Georgetown University - Graduate School of Art & Sciences, 2015
MBChB, University of Tripoli, 2009

Locations

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

Medical Services

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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