Amar Patel, M.D.
Position:
Chula Vista West
Categories:
Aetna, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, American Choice Provider Network (ACPN), Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Blue Shield of CA, Blue Shield PROMISE Health Plan (Formerly Care 1st), California Health & Wellness, CHG, Chula Vista West, Cigna HealthCare of CA, Cigna Local Plus (Invitation only), Clinicas de Salud: Community Care IPA, Coventry First Health, Dept. of Veteran's Affair (CalVet), EA Health (Scripps La Jolla), EA Health (Sharp), Easy Access Care IPA, Family Health Center San Diego PACE, Freedom Physicians IPA, Health Excell IPA (Formerly XIMED), Health Net, Health Net Federal Services (TRICARE), Health Now IPA, Health Smart/Interplan, Humana, Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group, IN Physician Associates, Insurance Providers, Integrated Health Partners, Kaiser Permanente Southern CA, Medi-Cal CA, Medicare, Molina HealthCare of CA, MPMG, Multiplan Inc, Networks By Design, PFMC, Pinnacle Claims Management Inc, Primary Care Associates of California IPA, Prime Health Services, Regal Medical Group, SCMG, Scripps Health Plan Services: Scripps Coastal IPA, Scripps Physicians Medical Group, Scripps Preference Network, Sharp Health Plan, Sharp Rees- Stealy (SRS CLINIC & HOSPITAL ONLY), ST. PAUL'S PACE, United Healhcare, United Physicians International, Universal Care (Brand New Day), YOUnity Medical Affiliates IPA
Location:
Chula Vista West
Dr. Amar V. Patel joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2019. He practices in the South Bay – Chula Vista area; specializing in kidney diseases including electrolyte imbalance, hypertension, and dialysis.
Dr. Patel was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Go Steelers!). He completed his undergraduate studies at New York University and obtained his medical degree from St. George’s University. He completed residency at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY and his fellowship at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY. As a physician, Dr. Patel prides himself on improving patient care. He researches advancements in medicine, but also takes time to learn about challenges patients and their families face in the everyday healthcare experience. It is both the science and the human element that has drawn him to a career in nephrology.
Outside of work, Dr. Patel is quick with a joke, nimble on the dance floor, and a 3-time Fantasy Football Champion. Though, what he enjoys most is basking in the San Diego sunshine with his wife, 2-year-old son, and dog.
