Kidney Health Blog
Daryl Hall’s Kidney Transplant Brings Attention to Living Kidney Donation
Daryl Hall’s recent kidney transplant is more than a celebrity health story. It is a powerful reminder of what living kidney donation can make possible. In a recent NBC 7 San Diego story, Balboa Nephrology President Dr. Bijal Patel provided medical perspective on...
Balboa Nephrology Honors National Military Appreciation Month
May is National Military Appreciation Month, and Balboa Nephrology clinics are proud to recognize this month by hosting a community donation drive in support of deployed service members overseas. Now through May 30, Balboa Nephrology team members, patients, and...
Celebrating the Power of Nurses at Balboa Nephrology
National Nurses Week may have just wrapped up, but our appreciation for nurses continues every day. Each year, National Nurses Week is celebrated from May 6–12 and concludes on International Nurses Day, honoring the birthday of Florence Nightingale. This year’s...
When Should You See a Kidney Doctor for High Blood Pressure?
When Should You See a Kidney Doctor for High Blood Pressure? Many people manage high blood pressure with the help of their primary care physician. For some patients, that is enough. But when blood pressure is difficult to control, when kidney function changes, or...
High Blood Pressure and Your Kidneys: What You Should Know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often described as a “silent” condition because many people do not feel symptoms. But even when you feel fine, high blood pressure can place extra strain on your blood vessels, heart, brain, and kidneys. Your...
National Doctor’s Day: Honoring the Compassion and Expertise of Our Nephrologists
Today, on National Doctor’s Day, we proudly recognize all Balboa Nephrology physicians whose dedication, expertise, and compassion make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Caring for patients with kidney disease requires more than...
Seeing an NP or APP in Kidney Care: What Patients Should Know
Kidney care can come with a lot of moving parts. You may be tracking blood pressure, reviewing medications, waiting for lab results, managing swelling, or trying to understand what your doctor wants you to do next. That is a lot for anyone to keep up with. That is...
Why You May See a Nurse Practitioner or APP at Your Kidney Visit
If your appointment is scheduled with a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Advanced Practice Provider (APP), you may wonder what that means. The good news is simple: you are still under your kidney doctor’s care, and you are still exactly where you need to be. At Balboa...
