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Balboa Nephrology Medical Group Joins Network for Clinically Integrated Kidney Care

San Diego, CA – October 18, 2024 – Balboa Nephrology Medical Group (BNMG), a leading provider of kidney care in Southern California, is pleased to announce its affiliation with the Network for Clinically Integrated Kidney Care, LLC (NCIKC), dba Vitality Kidney Care (VKC).

VKC is a clinically integrated network (CIN) comprised of leading nephrology practices across California, including San Joaquin Kidney Clinic, Capital Nephrology Medical Group, East Bay Nephrology Medical Group, Summit Nephrology Medical Group, Central Coast Nephrology, Solano Kidney Care, and now, Balboa Nephrology Medical Group.

“We are thrilled to welcome Balboa Nephrology to VKC,” said Dr. Babu Sagireddy, President of the VKC Board of Directors. “Their expertise and commitment to patient care are a valuable addition to our network. We look forward to working together to build a high-quality, nephrologist-driven CIN.”

VKC was established by nephrologists with the goal of improving patient care and reducing healthcare system costs. The network facilitates collaboration, data sharing, and the implementation of standardized clinical protocols among its members.

“We believe this collaborative model holds tremendous potential for advancing nephrology care,” said Dr. Bijal Patel, President of BNMG. “By sharing best practices across the VKC network, we can all learn from each other and provide even better care for our patients.”

VKC is committed to strategic growth and is actively seeking partnerships with other high-quality nephrology practices in California. The network is dedicated to achieving its goals of improved patient outcomes and cost reduction within the state’s healthcare system.

About Balboa Nephrology
Balboa Nephrology was founded in 1973 in San Diego and has grown to be recognized as a national leader in quality and outcome-oriented care. A recipient of the Renal Physicians Association Exemplary Practice Award, Balboa Nephrology currently employs 53 board certified physicians and 10 advanced practitioners in an integrated model of care. Balboa Nephrology currently provides care to 6,000 patients with end-stage kidney disease in both dialysis and transplant programs.  Balboa Nephrology was a top performer in the CMMI CEC/ESCO program, and its patients experienced significant improvements in meaningful outcomes.