San Diego is seeing an increase in the number of positive COVID numbers being reported by the county since May. According to Live Well San Diego, San Diego County is now in the CDC’s highest level of community transmission, and the agency predicts COVID-related...
A son gives his father a second chance at life. Michael Evans, who is going to medical school in the fall, didn't hesitate to become a kidney donor for his dad, Jason Evans who was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease. What an incredible Father's Day Gift! ...
It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Dr. Ramin Berenji as Vice President of Balboa and Medical Officer of Balboa Research. Dedicated to Balboa's goal and vision, he has been a long-time leader and nephrologist at the Imperial Valley...
SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 3, 2022— Balboa Nephrology, a leader in kidney care since 1973, appointed Bijal Patel, MD as President of Balboa Nephrology. Dr. Patel brings a wealth of leadership experience and a passion for kidney care and education. A seasoned...
What an excellent way to round out National Donate Life Month! Find out what happened when Sharp HealthCare patient, Rubi was diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney disease and posted her story on TikTok, a video-focused social networking service. This is an excellent...
We love to share informative and inspirational stories. April is National Donate Life Month and we can't think of a better story than that of a father and son going through an incredible health journey together. Read their story and find out how living kidney...
Observed in April each year, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation. Our friends at Sharp HealthCare...
Balboa congratulates Shaun Edelstein for receiving The 2022 Distinguished Practice Administrator Award from the Renal Physicians Association. This award recognizes an individual RPA member who has an active role in managing or assisting with managing a nephrology...
March is a big month for basketball—and kidney health. Fresenius Kidney Care is teaming up with NBA All-Star Sean Elliott during National Kidney Month to raise awareness of kidney disease and the importance of early detection. Elliott has thrived despite living...
Balboa Nephrology congratulates the Sharp Memorial Hospital Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Center on earning The Center of Recognized Excellence (C.O.R.E.) award, which recognizes the department's important accomplishments, including being one of the top places to...
