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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.

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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.
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Your Kidney Connection Blog

Balboa Announcement, News
And the Award Goes To…

Each year, the San Diego Business Journal honors local chief financial officers for their outstanding contributions to their organizations and the community, and we are pleased to announce that Balboa Nephrology's very own...

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Mar 25, 2023

Kidney Care, Patient Education
What Do Kidneys Do?

Many people are unaware of what their kidneys do until they develop kidney disease. So, it's important to educate ourselves about the basics of kidney care. Here's some succinct information about the vital role kidneys play...

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Mar 18, 2023

National Days, Patient Education
2023 World Kidney Day

Today is World Kidney Day, which aims to raise awareness about kidney disease prevention, risk factors, and coping strategies. Balboa Nephrology's mission is to be a model of exceptional care for people with kidney disease,...

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Mar 9, 2023

National Days
2023 International Women’s Day

Today is #InternationalWomensDay – a day to recognize the economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. People are being asked to embrace themselves as a public show of their pledge to embrace equity, which is this...

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Mar 8, 2023

blog, News
Song of the Year Spotlights Organ Donation

When you have a quiet moment, please read the USA Today article about Bonnie Raitt's Grammy Award Winning, Song of the Year spotlighting organ donation. Please also click this link to read the beautiful response given by...

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Feb 11, 2023

blog, Recipes
National Pizza Day

Today - Thursday, February 9th is #NationalPizzaDay. That may not be exciting to someone on a renal diet - but don't let it stop you from joining in and having a slice! We've found a great kidney-friendly version from the...

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Feb 9, 2023

National Days
Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration in the United States that recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans every February.  How do people actually celebrate throughout the month? Here are a...

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Feb 1, 2023

Community, Holiday
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today we reflect on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a thought from Balboa Nephrology President, Bijal Patel, MD. We at Balboa must follow the lead of Martin Luther King, Jr. emphasizing integrity, service to...

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Jan 16, 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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

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