Welcome to
Balboa Nephrology

Our Vision

We deliver superior and consistent care in support of every patient with kidney disease.

Our Mission

We are the model of exceptional care for people with kidney disease and their families and communities.

From Dialysis to Advanced Kidney Care and Transplants

Consultation experts for chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension treatment, dialysis technology, and transplantation

Interventional Nephrology

Medical Director leadership at dialysis clinics

Vascular Access Center for fistula, graft, and catheter insertion and maintenance

Balboa Institute of Transplantation

Leaders in kidney research through our partnership with California Institute of Renal Research offering clinical trial opportunities for patients.

Consultation experts for chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension treatment, dialysis technology, and transplantation

Vascular Access Center for fistula, graft, and catheter insertion and maintenance

Interventional Nephrology

Balboa Institute of Transplantation

Medical Director leadership at dialysis clinics

Leaders in kidney research through our partnership with California Institute of Renal Research offering clinical trial opportunities for patients.

Learn more about the multitude of services we offer.

Your Kidney Connection Blog

Patient Education
What Are Kidneys?

As part of the Balboa Nephrology Educational Video series, Dr. Juan Calderon-Molina at our National City location explains the fascinating job our kidneys perform.  Watch the video by clicking here. To watch all of the videos...

May 10, 2023

Mental Health, Resources
Sleep vs. Depression

Did you know depression and sleep problems are closely linked? People with insomnia, may have a higher risk of developing depression than people who get a good night's sleep.   We found a super cool resource if you're having...

May 8, 2023

Patient Education
Innovation In Transplantion

Balboa Nephrology continues to focus on the importance of patient education in kidney care - including this video with Dr. Bijal Patel, President of Balboa Nephrology highlighting innovation in transplantation. Check out more...

Apr 29, 2023

Patient Education
Who Are Living Donors?

In this video in honor of National Donate Life Month, Dr. Bijal Patel, President - Balboa Nephrology discusses how living donation can help a patient avoid being on dialysis or minimize the time being on dialysis. Watch the...

Apr 4, 2023

#ISharedMyStory

My Story: Karla

My Name is Karla I am a 2x recipient. My Story:  I am a mother, daughter, sister, attorney and friend!  I get to be all those things because when I needed a kidney, I had...

My Story: Hayden Shock

My Name Is: Hayden Shock I am a Kidney Transplant Recipient. My Story: "I was in San Diego in 2016 when I didn't feel too well.  Had the worst flight back to DC.  Went to an...

My Story: Kate Culhane

My name is Kate Culhane I am a Living Donor. My Story: "When I was not a match for my sister, I donated to the woman who sat next to her in...

My Story: Larry Saks

My Name: Larry Saks I am a recipient. My Story: "I had a liver and kidney transplant 4 years ago.  Doing fantastic and anything ele I can do to tell others, please feel free...

My Story: Lieuko Nguyen

My Name Is: Lieuko Nguyen I am a physician. My Story: I love taking care of children pre-transplant, during and post-transplant as a pediatric nephrologist.  Kidney transplant...

My Story: Somone Washington

Somone's story begins as a healthy and vibrant 25 year old young lady. She had just finished graduate school and was on her way to starting a new career. Out of no where, she...

Walking the Walk

  Sunday, October 30th was a beautiful day for the 2022 Southern CA Kidney Walk in Long Beach in support of the National Kidney Foundation! Balboa Nephrology and...

Superior Care for Every Patient

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•  Patient-centered care for people with kidney disease
•  Top Nephrologists in Imperial Valley, Orange County and San Diego
•  Telehealth & phone appointments available
•  Please call (858) 810-8000 if you do not have access to the MyChart Patient Portal
•  Our team will be able to help you set up your account and activation.

We’re changing the dynamics of kidney care.

Learn how we’re taking Patient-Centered Care to the next level by collaborating with Evergreen Nephrology.

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