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Sandy Ahearn, N.P.
Location: Oceanside
Address: 3300 Vista Way Suite B, Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: 760-967-9900
Fax: 760-967-6769
Sandy Ahearn joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2024. She provides coverage for dialysis clinics in North San Diego County.
Sandy received her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner degree in 2017 from William Paterson University in New Jersey. Prior to receiving her NP, she worked in dialysis and nephrology settings for many years as an RN.
In her free time, Sandy enjoys traveling, being outdoors, hiking, paddle boarding, going to the beach, walking her dog, and spending time with her friends and family.
Oceanside
Zaid Al-Dahhan, M.D.
Location: Escondido
Address: 1955 Citracado Parkway, Suite 301, Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: 760-294-1660
Fax: 760-745-5016
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Dr. Al-Dahhan joined Balboa Nephrology in 2022 and practices in the Escondido area. Dr. Al-Dahhan attended medical school at Ross University School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at University of Nevada Las Vegas and finished his fellowship at UCSD.
In his free time Dr. Al-Dahhan enjoys taking his dog to the beach, cooking and playing tennis.
Escondido
Cindy An, N.P.
Location: Fountain Valley
Address: 11100 Warner Ave #218, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Cindy joined Balboa Nephrology in April 2025. Cindy initially attended the University of California, Irvine, where she studied Cognitive Psychology. However, she was also deeply interested in physiology and pharmacy, which led her to pursue a career in nursing—an ideal field where she could integrate psychology, physiology, and pharmacy. After working as a registered nurse for seven years, Cindy returned to school to pursue an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Fountain Valley
Terry Behrend, M.D.
Location: Vascular Access Center
Address: 6402 El Cajon Blvd #100, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: 619-582-4490
Fax: 619-582-4737
Dr. Behrend joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2001. He practices in the College area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
Dr. Behrend attended medical school at the University of Michigan where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. He went on to complete both his residency and Nephrology fellowship training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis Missouri.
Outside of work, Dr. Behrend enjoys anything technology related, snowboarding and college football.
Vascular Access Center
Ramin Berenji, M.D.
Location: El Centro
Address: 2205 Ross Ave #101, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: 760-353-0404
Fax: 760-353-0392
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Dr. Berenji joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2006 and practices in El Centro. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at Fresenius Medical Care.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Hamburg School of Medicine in West Germany. Next, he completed his residency at Good Samaritan Hospital/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. He then completed his nephrology fellowship at Stanford University.
Dr. Berenji is a member of the American Medical Association, California Medical Association, Imperial County Medical Society, American Society of Nephrology, and the American College of Physicians. He has been named a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN).
Dr. Berenji serves as Vice President of Balboa Nephrology Medical Group. He is also Executive Vice President and a Principal Investigator at Balboa Research. In addition, he is a Clinical Instructor at Imperial Valley College and speaks German and Farsi.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Berenji enjoys jazz, playing tennis, travel, and photography.
El Centro
Mark Boiskin, M.D.
Location: Encinitas
Address: 320 Santa Fe Drive Suite 212, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 858-558-8150
Fax: 858-346-1024
Location: La Jolla
Address: 9834 Genesee Ave Suite 312, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-558-8150
Fax: 858-346-1024
Location: Poway
Address: 16466 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 230, Poway, CA 92064
Phone: 858-558-8150
Fax: 858-558-7601
Dr. Boiskin joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 1999 and practices in La Jolla, Poway, and Encinitas. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units. In addition, he is actively involved in research with Balboa Research.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Stellenbosch Medical School in South Africa. Next, he completed his residency at the University of Alberta in Canada. He then completed his fellowship training at UC San Diego (UCSD).
Outside of medicine, Dr. Boiskin enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and son. He also helps his wife with her animal sanctuary. In addition, he enjoys scuba diving with his daughter and exercising with his son. He supports nature conservation and, when he has time, he enjoys reading a good book.
Encinitas | La Jolla | Poway
Melanie Braytenbah, N.P.
Location: Chula Vista East
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-421-3361
Fax: 619-869-4378
Melanie Braytenbah (Akins) joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2018. She provides dialysis coverage at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units throughout San Diego County.
Melanie received her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner degree at Middle Tennessee State University.
In her free time, Melanie enjoys hiking, traveling, sightseeing, and outdoor activities with her dogs and loved ones.
Chula Vista
Juan Calderon Molina, M.D.
Location: National City
Address: 655 Euclid Ave Suite 303, National City, CA 91950
Phone: 619-475-4900
Fax: 619-475-8373
Location: Vascular Access Center
Address: 6402 El Cajon Blvd #100, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: 619-582-4490
Fax: 619-582-4737
Dr. Calderon Molina joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2016 and practices in the National City area. He specializes in the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with an emphasis on diabetic kidney disease and glomerular diseases. His practice also includes the care of patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
Dr. Calderon Molina earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Medicine in Bogotá, Colombia. He completed both his Internal Medicine Residency and Nephrology Fellowship training at Yale New Haven Hospital/Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He is also a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN) and is especially interested in quality outcomes and patient experience.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Calderon Molina enjoys sports such as tennis and soccer, and he is learning to play piano.
National City and Vascular Access Center
Angelica Camargo-Lowthers, N.P.
Location: Hillcrest
Address: 4060 Fourth Ave Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-299-2350
Fax: 619-297-8379
Angelica Camargo-Lowthers joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2009. She provides dialysis coverage at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units throughout San Diego County.
She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from San Diego State University. Next, she completed her Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certificate at UC San Diego (UCSD).
Hillcrest
Alan Cantillep, M.D.
Location: Fountain Valley
Address: 11100 Warner Ave # 218, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Location: Orange
Address: 725 W. La Veta Avenue, Suite 110, Orange CA 92868
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Dr. Cantillep joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2018 and practices in the Fountain Valley area. He provides care for kidney disease and supports patients receiving hemodialysis at Fresenius and DaVita Dialysis units.
He was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Irvine. Next, he earned his medical degree from Michigan State University. While there, he participated in the Leadership in Medicine for the Underserved and Vulnerable program.
He returned to Southern California for his internal medicine residency at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA. After residency, he served as Chief Resident. He then worked as an attending hospitalist.
Later, Dr. Cantillep completed a nephrology fellowship at the University of Southern California (USC). During fellowship, he did research in bedside ultrasound. He also received an award for his quality improvement work.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Cantillep enjoys working on his cooking technique, exercising, and spending time with his wife and young daughter.
Fountain Valley | Orange
Thanh Cao, D.O.
Location: Fountain Valley
Address: 11100 Warner Ave # 218, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Location: Orange
Address: 725 W. La Veta Avenue, Suite 110, Orange CA 92868
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Dr. Cao joined Balboa Nephrology in 2021 and practices in the Fountain Valley area. He grew up in Little Saigon in Orange County. His family came to the United States as refugees when he was two years old. He has lived in Orange County for most of his life.
Dr. Cao completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Irvine, earning a B.S. in Biological Sciences with a minor in Anthropology. Next, he attended Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas.
After that, Dr. Cao completed his nephrology fellowship at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He trained during the height of the global pandemic, which helped shape his clinical approach and skills. He is grateful to be back home in Orange County and is proud to serve the local community.
Fountain Valley | Orange
Fharak Maa Chip, M.D.
Location: National City
Address: 655 So. Euclid Ave Suite 303, National City, CA 91950
Phone: 619-475-4900
Fax: 619-475-8373
Dr. Maa joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2014. He practices in the National City area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
Dr. Maa attended medical school at Universidad Autonoma de Baja California in Mexicali where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. After completing his residency at Alameda County Medical Center, he completed his Nephrology fellowship at UCLA Harbor Medical Center.
National City
Tepsiri Chongkrairatanakul, M.D.
Location: Balboa Nephrology at the Sharp Kidney Care/ Kidney & Pancreas Transplant and Hepatobiliary Clinic
Address: 8010 Frost St # 100, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-650-5000
Fax: 858-637-4701
Dr. Tepsiri Chongkrairatanakul (“Dr. Chong”) joined Balboa Nephrology in 2018. He practices at Sharp Memorial Hospital and covers the Sharp Metro area. He treats a wide range of kidney conditions, including glomerular disease, hypertension, and dialysis care. In addition, he focuses on kidney stone prevention. He also has a special interest in kidney and pancreas transplantation and is part of the transplant team at Sharp Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Chong earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand. Next, he completed his internal medicine residency and chief residency at Bassett Medical Center in New York. He then completed a nephrology fellowship at Boston University. After that, he completed a transplant nephrology fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Dr. Chong also served as an Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director for nephrology fellowship training at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He enjoys teaching and supporting physician training.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Chong enjoys cooking Thai food, jogging, and reading with his twin daughters.
San Diego
Qasim Choudry, M.D.
Location: Escondido
Address: 1955 Citracado Parkway, Suite 301, Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: 760-294-1660
Fax: 760-745-5016
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Location: Vascular Access Center
Address: 6402 El Cajon Blvd #100, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: 619-582-4490
Fax: 619-582-4737
Dr. Choudry joined Balboa Nephrology in 2023. He graduated from St. George’s University of Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Choudry completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Clara, and subsequently pursued a nephrology fellowship at the University of Louisville. For 15 years, Dr. Choudry practiced at a single specialty nephrology practice in Louisville, Kentucky, with a particular emphasis on Interventional Nephrology.
Recently, Dr. Choudry relocated to San Diego to be closer to his family. In his free time, he enjoys staying active through running, trekking, and playing basketball with his two boys.
Escondido and Vascular Access Center
Jessica Cruz Whitley, M.D.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: 619-421-3361
Fax: 619-869-4378
Dr. Cruz Whitley joined Balboa Nephrology in January 2023. She attended medical school at the University of California San Diego where she was a part of the Program in Medical Education with a focus on Health Equity (PRIME-HEq). Dr. Whitley completed an internal medicine residency in the primary care track at the University California Davis. She completed nephrology fellowship training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital Joint Nephrology Program where she received the program’s inaugural Humanism in Medicine Award.
Dr. Whitley went on to complete palliative care training at the Harvard Interprofessional Palliative Care Fellowship Program. She is interested in integrating palliative care and nephrology with a focus on advanced care planning, shared decision making and supportive care of kidney patients, as well as increasing access to palliative medicine to underserved communities.
She is a native San Diegan and is happy to return to her hometown.
Chula Vista
Sandeep Dang, M.D.
Location: Fountain Valley
Address: 11100 Warner Ave # 218, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Location: Huntington Beach
Address: 19582 Beach Blvd Suite 314, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Location: Newport Beach
Address: 320 Superior Ave Suite 350, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Dr. Dang joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2020 after 14 years in private practice. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology and practices in Orange County. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis at Fresenius Medical Care and DaVita Dialysis units.
Dr. Dang was raised in Orange County and even sees patients at the hospital where he was born. He completed his undergraduate and medical education at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree. Next, he completed his residency and fellowship training at LA+USC Medical Center.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Dang enjoys traveling with his wife and three children. He also follows the Clippers and USC football. In addition, he enjoys running and biking on Orange County trails. He has also taken up golf.
Fountain Valley | Huntington Beach | Newport Beach
Jason Davis, M.D.
Location: Hillcrest
Address: 4060 Fourth Ave Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-299-2350
Fax: 619-297-8379
Dr. Davis joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2012 and practices in the Hillcrest, Coronado, and Sharp Metro areas. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. Next, he completed his internal medicine residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. He then completed his nephrology fellowship at UC San Diego (UCSD).
Outside of medicine, Dr. Davis enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, in-line skating, and spending time with his family.
Hillcrest
Luan Do, M.D.
Location: La Mesa
Address: 8851 Center Dr Suite 505, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-461-3880
Fax: 619-461-3895
Dr. Do joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2002 and practices in the La Mesa area. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, Irvine (UCI). He also completed his residency and nephrology fellowship training at UCI.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Do enjoys using his time off to catch up on everything he didn’t get to during the week.
La Mesa
Karynne Ednacot, N.P.
Location: Balboa Nephrology at the Sharp Kidney Care/ Kidney & Pancreas Transplant and Hepatobiliary Clinic
Address: 8010 Frost Street, #100 San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-650-5000
Fax: 858-637-4701
Karynne Ednacot joined Balboa Nephrology in 2024. She is a San Diego native and graduated Magna Cum Laude from San Diego State University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, focusing on Health Sciences. She completed the 15-month accelerated nursing program at Roseman University Health Sciences in Henderson, Nevada, earning her second Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 2016. Karynne supports the Frost Street clinic in San Diego.
Karynne began her nursing career in Las Vegas, NV, gaining experience in medical-surgical, hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis. Since 2018, she has served patients at both the North and South regional clinics in San Diego. She pursued a Master’s degree in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from United States University in San Diego, graduating in 2022. She achieved her FNP-C certification in 2023 while continuing to serve patients full-time.
Outside of work, Karynne enjoys trying new restaurants, new food, exploring the outdoors, traveling, working out at the gym, taking care of her house plants, and reading a thriller or cozy book with a hot tea or iced matcha!
San Diego
George Fadda, M.D.
Location: La Mesa
Address: 8851 Center Dr Suite 505, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-461-3880
Fax: 619-461-3895
Dr. Fadda joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 1992 and practices in the La Mesa area. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the American University of Beirut, where he also completed his residency. Next, he completed his nephrology fellowship at the University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Before joining Balboa Nephrology, Dr. Fadda served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Nephrology at the University of Southern California. In addition, he has authored more than 45 articles. He is also the founder of Balboa Research, formerly the California Institute of Renal Research.
La Mesa | Balboa Research La Mesa
Arman Faravardeh, M.D
Location: Balboa Nephrology at the Sharp Kidney Care/ Kidney & Pancreas Transplant and Hepatobiliary Clinic
Address: 8010 Frost St # 100, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-650-5000
Fax: 858-637-4701
Dr. Faravardeh joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2014 and practices in the Sharp Metro area. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units. In addition, he serves as a Principal Investigator for Balboa Research.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he also completed his residency. Next, he completed his nephrology fellowship at the University of Minnesota.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Faravardeh enjoys hiking, biking, reading history and science, and traveling.
Michael Floied, P.A.
Location: Fountain Valley
Address: 11100 Warner Ave # 218, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Michael Floied joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2020. He is originally from Lansing, Michigan, and he has a background in physical therapy. Next, he moved to Los Angeles and graduated from the Charles R. Drew University Master of Health Science Physician Assistant Program in 2011.
After that, he relocated to Long Beach and has practiced in nephrology ever since. He is dedicated to supporting patients with kidney care as part of the Balboa team.
Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys, listening to music, and watching sports. He is also a big fan of the Detroit Red Wings.
Fountain Valley
Maple Fung, M.D.
Location: Hillcrest
Address: 4060 Fourth Ave., Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-299-2350
Fax: 619-297-8379
Dr. Maple Fung joined Balboa Nephrology in March 2025 and practices in the Hillcrest area. She has spent the large part of her career doing clinical research, both at UC San Diego and in the private sector working on clinical drug development through many phases of development and different therapeutic areas.
Dr. Fung attended medical school at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, where she also completed her internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship.
Outside of medicine and research, Dr. Fung enjoys traveling, working out and spending time with her family.
Hillcrest
Joe Gonzales, N.P.
Location: El Centro
Address: 2205 Ross Ave #101, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: 760-353-0404
Fax: 760-353-0392
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Joe Gonzales is a dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in critical care and primary care. He joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2025 as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to this role, Joe worked for over a decade as a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit before transitioning as a nurse practitioner in primary care in 2019.
He earned his Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2023 and his Master of Science in Nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2019, both from the University of San Diego. In addition to his clinical practice, Joe serves as an adjunct faculty professor for the Doctor of Nursing Practice/Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of San Diego, where he helps educate and mentor future nurse practitioners.
Joe is an active member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and currently serves as the Secretary for the AACN-Imperial Valley Chapter. His commitment to excellence in patient care is reflected in his Certified Critical-Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) credential.
Beyond his professional roles, Joe is passionate about global healthcare and volunteers with humanitarian medical mission organizations, including IMAHelps.org, Predisan.org, and KenyaRelief.org. Through these missions, he donates his time and expertise to provide medical care in underserved communities around the world.
El Centro
Joshua Greenstein, M.D.
Location: Escondido
Address: 1955 Citracado Parkway, Suite 301, Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: 760-294-1660
Fax: 760-745-5016
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Location: Poway
Address: 16466 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 230 Poway, CA 92128
Phone: 760-294-1660
Fax: 760-745-5016
Dr. Greenstein joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2016 and practices in the Escondido and Poway areas. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from UCLA, where he also completed his residency. Next, he completed his nephrology fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Greenstein enjoys reading and walking his dog. He also spends time looking for his cat, who likes to hide in the most remote parts of the house. In addition, he enjoys beach days with his wife and children.
Escondido | Poway
Jeffrey Halldorson, M.D.
Location: Balboa Nephrology at the Sharp Kidney Care/ Kidney & Pancreas Transplant and Hepatobiliary Clinic
Address: 8010 Frost St # 100, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-650-5000
Fax: 858-637-4701
Dr. Halldorson joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2017. He is a general surgeon who specializes in kidney transplantation at Sharp Memorial Hospital, where he also serves as Surgical Director of Transplantation.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Michigan. Next, he completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania. After that, he completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Molecular Biology/Gene Therapy. He then completed his transplant fellowship at the University of San Francisco.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Halldorson enjoys cycling, sailing, hiking, and cooking.
San Diego
John Hammes, M.D.
Location: Hillcrest
Address: 4060 Fourth Ave Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-299-2350
Fax: 619-297-8379
Dr. Hammes joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2013 and practices in the Hillcrest and Coronado areas. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Maryland. Next, he completed his residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He then completed his nephrology fellowship at UC San Diego (UCSD).
Outside of medicine, Dr. Hammes enjoys being outdoors with his children. He spends his free time running, surfing, and cycling. He also enjoys fishing, playing ukulele, cooking, and tinkering with his 1990 VW van.
Hillcrest
Marquis Hart, M.D.
Location: Balboa Nephrology at the Sharp Kidney Care/ Kidney & Pancreas Transplant and Hepatobiliary Clinic
Address: 8010 Frost St # 100, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-650-5000
Fax: 858-637-4701
Dr. Marquis Hart joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2020. He is a board-certified surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. In addition, he specializes in transplant, hepatobiliary, and general surgery.
Dr. Hart earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Stanford University. Next, he received his Doctor of Medicine from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. After that, he completed his surgical residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He then completed fellowship training in general surgery and liver transplantation at Rush Presbyterian Medical Center.
In 1993, Dr. Hart established the liver transplant program at UC San Diego (UCSD). He also served as Director of the abdominal transplant programs. Later, he developed the liver transplant program at Swedish Medical Center and served as Director of transplant programs until 2019.
Dr. Hart is committed to helping patients return to healthy, productive lives. Outside of medicine, he enjoys photography and spending time with his three daughters and two grandchildren.
San Diego
Joseph Hebreo, M.D.
Location: Escondido
Address: 1955 Citracado Parkway, Suite 301, Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: 760-294-1660
Fax: 760-745-5016
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Dr. Hebreo joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2016 and practices in the Escondido area. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis at DaVita Dialysis units. In addition, he serves as a Principal Investigator for Balboa Research.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Next, he completed his residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. He then completed his nephrology fellowship training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center / National Naval Medical Center in Washington, DC.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Hebreo is a big Padres fan. He enjoys sports and movies, and he loves spending time with his wife and two sons.
Escondido
Maria Jose Herrera, N.P.
Location: El Centro
Address: 2205 Ross Ave #101, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: 760-353-0404
Fax: 760-353-0392
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Maria Jose joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2023, after serving as Dialysis Registered Nurse since 2014. She provides dialysis coverage at FMC units throughout Imperial County.
Maria Jose received her first Masters of Science in Nursing with emphasis in Leadership from Grand Canyon University in 2018 and decided to return to school to be closer to patients. She received her second Masters of Science in Nursing for Family Nurse Practitioner in 2022 from United States University.
In her free time, Maria Jose enjoys spending time with her daughters and husband traveling. She likes to read when she is able to have some quite time at home.
El Centro
Lynn Hoerres, N.P.
Location: La Mesa
Address: 8851 Center Dr. Suite 505, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-461-3880
Fax: 619-461-3895
Lynn joined Balboa Nephrology in December 2024. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from San Diego State University and after working many years as a RN in various specialties including dialysis, she obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from DeSales University with an emphasis in primary care in 2018. Outside of work, Lynn has four grown children and enjoys boating, hiking, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
La Mesa
Adam Horeish, M.D.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-427-1144
Fax: 619-427-1185
Dr. Horeish joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2015 and practices in the Chula Vista area. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units. In addition, he serves as a Principal Investigator for Balboa Research.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Next, he completed his residency at Western Reserve Care System in Youngstown, Ohio. He then completed his nephrology fellowship at the University of Vermont.
Chula Vista
Shahid Hussain, M.D.
Location: El Centro
Address: 2205 Ross Ave #101, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: 760-353-0404
Fax: 760-353-0392
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Dr. Hussain joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2006 and practices in El Centro. He specializes in kidney disease and provides hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis care at FMC Dialysis units.
He is dual board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. In addition, he is a certified interventional nephrologist and performs hemodialysis access procedures in the Imperial Valley. He also serves as a sub-investigator with the California Institute of Renal Research in El Centro.
Dr. Hussain earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Punjab Medical School in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Next, he completed his residency at St. Francis Medical Center (UPMC). He then completed his nephrology fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Hussain enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and following the stock market.
El Centro
Emily Kerby, M.D.
Location: Balboa Nephrology at the Sharp Kidney Care/ Kidney & Pancreas Transplant and Hepatobiliary Clinic
Address: 8010 Frost St # 100, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-650-5000
Fax: 858-637-4701
Dr. Emily Kerby joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2025. She is a board-certified general surgeon and specializes in abdominal transplant and hepatobiliary surgery.
Dr. Kerby earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Michigan State University. Next, she attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed her general surgery residency at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. After that, she completed a fellowship in Abdominal Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital.
Dr. Kerby is excited to care for patients with complex needs. She helps patients navigate difficult health concerns so they can return to what brings them joy. In addition, she brings experience in open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Kerby enjoys playing saxophone, walking her dogs, and watching or playing soccer.
San Diego
Kathy Khaing, M.D.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-427-1144
Fax: 619-427-1185
Dr. Khaing joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2018 and practices in the Chula Vista area. She specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis at Fresenius and DaVita Dialysis units.
She earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine 1 in Yangon in 2006. Next, she completed her residency training at Saint Peter’s University Hospital. She then completed her nephrology fellowship at Olive View–UCLA Medical Center.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Khaing enjoys swimming, hiking, cooking, and spending time with her two kids.
Chula Vista
Talar Kharadjian, M.D.
Location: Oceanside
Address: 3300 Vista Way Suite B, Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: 760-967-9900
Fax: 760-967-6769
Dr. Kharadjian joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2021. Dr. Kharadjian practices in the Oceanside area, specializing in the prevention and treatment of all forms of kidney disease, including hypertension, kidney transplant, and dialysis care.
Dr. Kharadjian attended medical school at Indiana University. After completing a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, she completed a fellowship in Nephrology at the University of California, San Diego. Given her background in Comparative Literature, she brings an appreciation of the medical humanities and bioethics to her practice of the art of medicine.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and gardening.
Oceanside
Osman Khawar, M.D.
Location: Escondido
Address:1955 Citracado Parkway, Suite 301, Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: 760-294-1660
Fax: 760-745-5016
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Dr. Khawar joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2016 and practices in the Escondido area. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for both hemodialysis and transplant patients. In addition, he has a strong interest in home dialysis, including home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. He also serves as a Principal Investigator for Balboa Research.
He attended medical school at the University of Glasgow. Next, he earned a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. After that, he completed his residency at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA. He then completed his nephrology training at Harbor-UCLA.
Dr. Khawar also works in the medical device field as a CEO for a company developing a new home hemodialysis machine. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and learning electric guitar.
Escondido | Balboa Research Escondido
Min Krishnamurthy, M.S., R.D.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-427-1144
Fax: 619-427-1185
Location: National City
Address: 655 Euclid Ave Suite 303, National City, CA 91950
Phone: 619-475-4900
Fax: 619-475-8373
Min Krishnamurthy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who joined Balboa Nephrology in 2023. She sees patients in Chula Vista and National City and is passionate about empowering individuals through personalized nutrition counseling.
Min holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University and completed her dietetic internship through Virginia Tech. She leverages her background in functional medicine, intuitive eating, and mindfulness to create sustainable, enjoyable dietary plans.
Prior to dietetics, Min enjoyed a successful career in information technology and business consulting. Seeking a more fulfilling path, she transitioned to nutrition, driven by the power of preventative medicine through whole foods.
Min offers individual consultations, group education sessions, and creates informative content to guide patients on their wellness journeys. She enjoys connecting with each individual and tailoring plans to meet their unique needs and goals.
In her free time, Min enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and spending time at the beach.
Chula Vista | National City
Naing Kyaw, M.D.
Location: Oceanside
Address: 3300 Vista Way Suite B, Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: 760-967-9900
Fax: 760-967-6769
Hours: M,W,F 9a -5p
Hours: T,TH 9a – 4p
Dr. Kyaw joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2015. He practices in the Oceanside area; specializing in treatment of patients with all manner of kidney disease, including the care of dialysis patients and kidney transplant recipients.
Dr. Kyaw attended medical school at the Institute of Medicine in Burma where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. After completing his residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, he completed his fellowship training at Stanford University. He is ABIM Board Certified in Nephrology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Kyaw is a certified Hypertension Specialist with American Society of Hypertension. He also holds certification in Nephrology specialty from United Kingdom Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians.
In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, running and spending time outdoors with his two boys.
Oceanside
Jonathan LaHuynh, N.P.
Location: La Mesa
Address: 8851 Center Dr., Suite 505, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-461-3880
Fax: 619-461-3895
Jonathan LaHuynh joined Balboa Nephrology in March 2025. He earned a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a specialization in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from the University of Arizona. With over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, Jonathan has dedicated his entire career to serving the San Diego community.
His diverse background includes working in skilled nursing facilities and various acute care settings, including medical, surgical, and oncological intensive care units. Jonathan is passionate about providing holistic, compassionate care, ensuring that each patient’s physical, emotional, and overall well-being are prioritized. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every clinical setting, striving to make a meaningful impact on the lives of his patients.
La Mesa
Yogita Lakhera, M.D.
Location: La Jolla
Address: 9834 Genesee Ave Suite 312, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-558-8150
Fax: 858-346-1024
Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Dr. Lakhera joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2016 and practices in the La Jolla area. She specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Lady Hardinge Medical College in New Delhi, India. Next, she completed her residency at Barnabas Health in New Jersey. She then completed her fellowship training at Loma Linda University.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Lakhera enjoys working out, hiking, swimming, singing, and dancing. She also takes weekly piano lessons.
La Jolla
Daniel Leininger, D.O.
Location: La Mesa
Address: 8851 Center Dr Suite 505, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-461-3880
Fax: 619-461-3895
Dr. Leininger joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2022 and practices in the East County/La Mesa area. He also sees patients at Sharp Rees-Stealy clinics.
He attended medical school at Western University, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Next, he completed his residency at Loma Linda University. He then completed his nephrology fellowship at UC San Diego (UCSD).
Dr. Leininger is grateful to serve patients with kidney disease in San Diego. He provides care for chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension, and dialysis.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Leininger enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, visiting national parks, and traveling with his wife.
La Mesa
Andrew Liu, M.D.
Location: Oceanside
Address: 3300 Vista Way Suite B, Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: 760-967-9900
Fax: 760-967-6769
Hours: MWF 9a -5p
Hours: T,TH 9a – 4p
Dr. Liu joined Balboa Nephrology in August 2023 and specializes in all aspects of kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease, hypertension, dialysis, and kidney transplant management.
Dr. Liu attended medical school at Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine in Long Island, New York, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine Degree. After completing his residency in Internal Medicine at University of California, Irvine, he completed his nephrology fellowship at University of California, San Diego.
He grew up in Taiwan and is fluent in Mandarin. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, landscape photography, and playing table tennis.
Oceanside
Elizabeth Lozada, M.D.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-427-1144
Fax: 619-427-1185
Dr. Lozada joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2005. She practices in the Chula Vista area; specializing in all aspects of kidney disease including renal replacement therapies. She has been the Medical Director of a south San Diego dialysis unit for the last 15 years.
Dr. Lozada attended medical school at the University of California Los Angeles where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree. She completed both her residency and Nephrology fellowship at the New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Chula Vista
Guy Lund, M.D.
Location: Balboa Nephrology at the Sharp Kidney Care/ Kidney & Pancreas Transplant and Hepatobiliary Clinic
Address: 8010 Frost St # 100, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-650-5000
Fax: 858-637-4701
Dr. Lund joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2008 and practices in the San Diego Metro area. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at Naval Medical Center San Diego, where he also completed his residency. Next, he completed his nephrology fellowship at UC San Diego (UCSD).
In his free time, Dr. Lund enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with his wife.
San Diego
Amy Matayoshi, M.D.
Location: Oceanside
Address: 3300 Vista Way Suite B, Oceanside, CA 92056
Phone: 760-967-9900
Fax: 760-967-6769
Hours: MWF 9a -5p
Hours: T,TH 9a – 4p
Dr. Matayoshi joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2015. She practices in the Oceanside area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
Dr. Matayoshi attended medical school at the University of Hawaii where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree. She completed both her residency and Nephrology fellowship at the University of California Davis Medical Center.
Oceanside
Danielle McCallion, N.P.
Location: La Mesa
Address: 8851 Center Dr Suite 505, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-461-3880
Fax: 619-461-3895
Danielle McCallion joined Balboa Nephrology Group in 2021. She provides dialysis coverage at both FMC and DaVita dialysis units throughout San Diego County.
Danielle received her Bachelors of Science degree at the University of Oregon. She received her Master’s in Nursing at San Francisco State university and went on to receive her Family Nurse Practitioner certificate at Bradley University in Peoria Illinois.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking and traveling with her family.
La Mesa
Jill Meyer, M.D.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista, 91910
Phone: 619-427-1144
Fax: 619-427-1185
Dr. Meyer joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2009. She practices at Sharp Chula Vista Hospital and two offices in the Chula Vista area. She specializes in hypertension and kidney disease and cares for patients on hemodialysis at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
Dr. Meyer attended medical school at the American University in Coral Gables, Florida where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree. After completing her residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she earned her Nephrology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Meyer is also a Principal Investigator for Balboa Research, formerly California Institute for Renal Research (CIRR). Dr. Meyer speaks Spanish and serves as a Member of the Board for Balboa Nephrology.
In her free time, she enjoys downhill skiing, running and spending time at the beach with her two beautiful girls.
Chula Vista
Lucy Miller, M.D.
Location: La Mesa
Address: 8851 Center Dr. Suite 505, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-461-3880
Fax: 619-461-3895
Dr. Miller moved from San Francisco to San Diego in 1996 to complete a nephrology fellowship at UC San Diego (UCSD). She came to love San Diego and the community. Later, she was honored to join Balboa Nephrology Medical Group.
She has a diverse practice and splits her time between clinic visits and hospital care. In addition, she serves as a dialysis unit medical director, where she supports strong leadership and continuous improvement for patients and staff.
Dr. Miller grew up in São Paulo, Brazil, and has Japanese heritage. She moved to the United States for school and later built her life and family here. She speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese, and she is also learning Arabic.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Miller has a lifelong love of nature and learning. She enjoys exploring new places and cultures, including travel adventures like trekking to the base camp of Mount Everest and scuba diving in the Red Sea.
La Mesa
David Namazy, M.D.
Location: Vascular Access Center
Address: 6402 El Cajon Blvd #100, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: 619-582-4490
Fax: 619-582-4737
Dr. Namazy joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2001. He practices in the College area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
Dr. Namazy attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. After completing his residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, he completed his Nephrology fellowship at the University of Texas – Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
Dr. Namazy also specializes in management of dialysis vascular access and non-surgical arteriovenous fistula creation and is certified by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology.
In his free time, he enjoys travel and exercise.
Vascular Access Center
Mohammed Neyaz, D.O.
Location: Escondido
Address:1955 Citracado Parkway, Suite 301, Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: 760-294-1660
Fax: 760-745-5016
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Location: Poway
Address: 16466 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 230, Poway, CA 92128
Phone: 760-294-1660
Fax: 760-745-5016
Dr. Neyaz joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2016 and practices in the Escondido area. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
He attended medical school at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree. Next, he completed his residency and fellowship training at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing, Michigan.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Neyaz enjoys spending time with his family. He also likes basketball and football, plus a good horror movie (especially zombies). In addition, he enjoys backyard soccer and football with his wife and kids.
Escondido | Poway
Viet Nguyen, M.D.
Location: Hillcrest
Address: 4060 Fourth Ave Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-299-2350
Fax: 619-297-8379
Dr. Nguyen joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2020 and practices in the Hillcrest and Coronado areas. He specializes in kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease (CKD) and dialysis care.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia. Next, he completed his internal medicine residency at Scripps Mercy in San Diego. He then completed his nephrology fellowship at UC San Diego (UCSD).
Outside of medicine, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with his family and exploring San Diego.
Hillcrest
Laura Oglesby, N.P.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-427-1144
Fax: 619-427-1185
Location: National City
Address: 655 Euclid Ave Suite 303, National City, CA 91950
Phone: 619-475-4900
Fax: 619-475-8373
Laura Oglesby, NP joined Balboa Nephrology in December 2024, serving patients in Chula Vista East, Chula Vista West, and National City. Laura’s nursing career began in 2014. She has extensive experience caring for diverse patient populations, including those in stroke, neurology, and medical-surgical units. In 2018, Laura pursued the Nurse Practitioner Program at Maryville University, earning an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree in 2023. Laura’s clinical background encompasses urgent care, progressive care, and critical care settings, including trauma, surgery, and burn ICU.
Chula Vista
Jennifer Olesco, N.P.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-427-1144
Fax: 619-427-1185
Jennifer Olesco joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2022. She provides dialysis coverage at Fresenius Kidney Care, US Renal Care, and DaVita Dialysis in San Diego.
Jennifer has a background in providing hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis care as a registered nurse. She received her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner at Walden University.
In her free time, she teaches fitness training and sings in the local church band.
Chula Vista
John Ong, D.O.
Location: Fountain Valley
Address: 11100 Warner Ave # 218, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Dr. Ong joined Balboa Nephrology September 1, 2025. His early life in Covina, CA, preceded a move to Las Vegas, where he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He then earned his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences COMP-NW. His path included a return to Las Vegas for residency at Mountain View Hospital, followed by a Nephrology fellowship in Southern California at the University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center.
Outside of work, he likes to weight train, go to Dodger games, and enjoy all of the events & outdoor activities that Southern California has to offer!
Fountain Valley
Amar Patel, M.D.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-427-1144
Fax: 619-427-1185
Dr. Amar V. Patel joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2019 and practices in the South Bay / Chula Vista area. He specializes in kidney disease, including electrolyte disorders, hypertension, and dialysis care.
Dr. Patel was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed his undergraduate studies at New York University and earned his medical degree from St. George’s University. Next, he completed his residency at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY. He then completed his fellowship at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Patel is committed to improving patient care. He stays current on new advances in medicine. At the same time, he values the day-to-day experience of patients and families. He believes nephrology combines strong science with meaningful long-term relationships.
Outside of work, Dr. Patel enjoys a good joke and time with his family. He also loves soaking up San Diego sunshine with his wife, young son, and dog.
Chula Vista
Jennifer Pham, M.D.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-427-1144
Fax: 619-427-1185
Dr. Pham joined Balboa Nephrology in 2023. She practices in the Chula Vista area and is trained to manage all forms of kidney-related diseases and conditions, including hypertension, chronic kidney diseases, kidney transplants, and dialysis needs.
Dr. Pham grew up in Los Angeles and went to UC Irvine for her undergraduate degree in the biological sciences. She went on to obtain her medical degree from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia and completed her Internal Medicine residency training at the Ochsner Clinical Foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. After a long trip around the world, she returned to California to pursue Nephrology training at UC San Diego.
In her spare time, Dr. Pham enjoys reading, traveling, cooking, and playing board games. She is fluent in English and Vietnamese.
Chula Vista
Cindi Polis, R.N.
Location: Chula Vista West – New location April 7, 2025
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-427-1144
Fax: 619-427-1185
Location: Hillcrest
Address: 4060 Fourth Ave Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-299-2350
Fax: 619-297-8379
Location: San Diego
Address: 8010 Frost St # 100, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-650-5000
Fax: 858-637-4701
Cindi Polis joined Balboa United in 2020 as Care Manager & Education Nurse. She works with chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients to support healthier daily habits. In addition, she educates patients on dialysis modality options. She supports Balboa Nephrology clinics throughout San Diego County.
Cindi earned her BSN from National University in San Diego, CA. She also earned a business degree from Golden Gate University in San Francisco, CA.
Outside of work, Cindi enjoys cooking, walking to the beach, swimming in the ocean, and spending time with her family. She also loves beautiful sunsets.
Chula Vista | Hillcrest | San Diego
Rocio Pulido Garcia, N.P.
Location: Escondido
Address: 1955 Citracado Parkway, Suite 301, Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: 760-294-1660
FAX: 760-745-5016
Hours: 8am – 5 pm
Rocio Pulido Garcia, MSN, FNP-BC joined Balboa Nephrology January 2026 and is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years of nursing experience in acute care, primary care, and specialty settings in both Spain and the U.S. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from California State University San Marcos. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Rocio provides compassionate, evidence-based care to diverse populations.
Her nephrology expertise focuses on CKD management, laboratory analysis, and collaborative care models, and she is deeply passionate about advancing evidence-based practice within the nephrology specialty, particularly in the Hispanic population. Rocio currently practices at Balboa Nephrology Medical Group.
In her free time, she enjoys being in nature, camping, gardening, reading science fiction and poetry, and spending time with family and friends.
Escondido | Poway | La Jolla | Encinitas
Juan Quevedo, M.D.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-427-1144
Fax: 619-427-1185
Location: Vascular Access Center
Address: 6402 El Cajon Blvd, Suite #100, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: 619-582-4490
Fax: 619-582-4737
Dr. Juan Quevedo join Balboa Nephrology in March 2025. Dr. Quevedo is an interventional nephrologist dedicated to comprehensive kidney care, with specialized expertise in dialysis access management and innovative treatments for varicose vein disease.
During his nephrology fellowship, Dr. Quevedo was honored as Fellow of the Year in 2014, and he currently holds a distinguished Fellow membership in the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology.
He earned his medical degree from the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico, completed his residency in internal medicine at Universidad Central del Caribe/University Hospital in Bayamon, and pursued a nephrology fellowship at the Metropolitan Hospital Center/Richmond University Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Quevedo further honed his skills through a fellowship in interventional nephrology at American Access Care in Brooklyn, NY, and vascular training in varicose vein disease therapies at the Southern California Vein Care Center.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Quevedo brings a broad and nuanced approach to patient care.
Vascular Access Center
Irmaris Quinones Vargas, M.D.
Location: El Centro
Address: 2205 Ross Ave #101, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: 760-353-0404
Fax: 760-353-0392
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Dr. Quinones Vargas joined Balboa Nephrology on October 6, 2025. She grew up on the west side of Puerto Rico and earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico.
Next, she earned her medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University. She then completed her internal medicine residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. After that, she completed her nephrology fellowship at the University of New Mexico.
Outside of work, Dr. Quinones Vargas enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs, Lupe and Lucca. She also loves movies like Gangs of New York and Chicago, and she is currently enjoying the TV series The Bear.
El Centro
Sina Rahimi, D.O.
Location: Balboa Nephrology at the Sharp Kidney Care/ Kidney & Pancreas Transplant and Hepatobiliary Clinic
Address: 8010 Frost St # 100, San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-650-5000
Fax: 858-637-4701
Dr. Rahimi joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2021 and practices in the San Diego area. He provides care for kidney disease at Sharp Rees-Stealy clinics and within the Sharp hospital system.
He attended medical school at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey. Next, he completed his internal medicine residency at Saint Michael’s Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. He then completed his nephrology fellowship at UC San Diego (UCSD).
Outside of medicine, Dr. Rahimi enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, hiking, and playing soccer.
San Diego
Tagumpay Sacamay, M.D.
Location: National City
Address: 655 Euclid Ave Suite 303, National City, CA 91950
Phone: 619-475-4900
Fax: 619-475-8373
Dr. Sacamay joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 1997. He practices in the National City area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
Dr. Sacamay attended medical school at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. After completing his residency at Maimonides Medical Center in New York, he went on to complete his Nephrology fellowship training at the University of Virginia.
National City
Oday Saeed, M.D.
Location: College
Address: 6402 El Cajon Blvd, #102, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone:619-461-3880
Fax: 619-461-3895
Dr. Saeed joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2017 and practices in the San Diego College Area. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at the FMC Dialysis unit.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Baghdad College of Medicine. Next, he completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital in New York. He then completed his nephrology fellowship at Kaiser Permanente (LAMC) in Los Angeles.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Saeed enjoys traveling, table tennis, playing guitar, and swimming.
College
Ajit Sawhney, M.D.
Location: Fountain Valley
Address: 11100 Warner Ave # 218, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Location: Huntington Beach
Address: 19582 Beach Blvd Suite 270, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Dr. Sawhney joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2016 and practices in Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from SMS Medical College, University of Rajasthan in Jaipur, India. Next, he began his residency at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. He then continued training at the VA Hospital in Long Beach and completed residency at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). After that, he completed nephrology fellowship training at the VA Hospital in Long Beach and UCI Medical Center.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Sawhney enjoys celebrating life with his family. He also enjoys music and travel.
Fountain Valley | Huntington Beach
Sajeet Sawhney, M.D.
Location: Fountain Valley
Address: 11100 Warner Ave # 218, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Location: Irvine
Address: 16305 Sand Canyon Ave #220, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Location: Huntington Beach
Address: 19582 Beach Blvd. Suite 270, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Dr. Sawhney joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2016 and practices in the Fountain Valley, Irvine and Huntington Beach areas. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. Next, he completed his residency at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in Flushing, New York. He then completed his nephrology fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Sawhney enjoys time behind the barbecue and sharing new recipes with his family. He also loves celebrating everyday moments with friends and family.
Fountain Valley | Irvine
Maryam Shahamfar, M.D.
Location: College
Address: 6402 El Cajon Blvd, #102, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone:619-461-3880
Fax: 619-461-3895
Location: Hillcrest
Address: 4060 Fourth Ave., Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-299-2350
Fax: 619-297-8379
Dr. Shahamfar joined Balboa Nephrology in 2025 and provides care in the Hillcrest and College areas. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of kidney disease, including glomerular disorders, hypertension, and dialysis care.
After medical school, Dr. Shahamfar moved to California for training. Next, she completed her internal medicine residency at Eisenhower Health Hospital. She then completed her nephrology fellowship at Loma Linda University.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Shahamfar enjoys swimming, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.
College | Hillcrest
Nasim Shahbazi, M.D.
Location: El Centro
Address: 2205 Ross Avenue #101, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: 760-353-0404
Fax: 760-353-0392
Location: Fountain Valley
Address: 11100 Warner Ave # 218, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Location: Orange
Address: 725 W. La Veta Avenue, Suite 110, Orange CA 92868
Phone: 714-641-9696
Fax: 714-641-1211
Dr. Shahbazi joined Balboa Nephrology in 2021 and practices in El Centro and Fountain Valley.
After graduating from medical school, she moved to Canada for training. She completed her internal medicine residency at Queen’s University and her nephrology fellowship at the University of Ottawa. Next, she worked as a nephrologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa. She later joined the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, where she continued in the same roles for 10 years. She then moved to the United States to be closer to her family.
Dr. Shahbazi is board certified in nephrology in Canada and the United States. She is also a member of the American Society of Nephrology and has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN).
Outside of medicine, Dr. Shahbazi enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and traveling.
El Centro | Fountain Valley | Orange
Ricardo Soltero, M.D.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-427-1144
Phone: 619-421-3361
Fax: 619-869-4378
Dr. Soltero joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2003 and practices in the Chula Vista area. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Howard University College of Medicine. Next, he completed his residency at UCSF Alameda General Hospital in Oakland. He then completed his fellowship training at Kaiser Foundation Hospital, in affiliation with UCLA.
Chula Vista
Enjoli Spaulding, N.P.
Location: Vascular Access Center
Address: 6402 El Cajon Blvd #100, San Diego, CA 92115
Phone: 619-582-4490
Fax: 619-582-4737
Enjoli Spaulding joined Balboa United in 2018 as a Nurse Practitioner. She rounds at dialysis clinics and provides direct care to patients receiving hemodialysis. In addition, she supports several dialysis clinics throughout San Diego County.
Enjoli earned a Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Practitioner degree from San Diego State University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Point Loma Nazarene University. She has worked as a Nurse Practitioner since 2012.
Outside of work, Enjoli enjoys adventuring with her husband and three children.
Vascular Access Center
Dylan Steer, M.D.
Location: La Jolla
Address: 9834 Genesee Ave Suite 312, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-558-8150
Fax: 858-346-1024
Dr. Steer joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2003 and practices in the La Jolla area. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Duke University, where he also completed his residency. Next, he completed his nephrology fellowship at UC San Diego (UCSD).
La Jolla
John Thompson, M.D.
Location: La Mesa
Address: 8851 Center Dr Suite 505, La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: 619-461-3880
Fax: 619-461-3895
Dr. Thompson joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2009 and practices in the La Mesa area. He specializes in kidney disease and cares for patients receiving hemodialysis at FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. After that, he completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He then completed his nephrology fellowship at UC San Diego.
La Mesa
Karo Torosian, D.O.
Location: La Jolla
Address: 9834 Genesee Ave Suite 312, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-558-8150
Fax: 858-346-1024
Dr. Torosian joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2017 and practices in the La Jolla area. He specializes in kidney disease, including kidney failure, hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis. In addition, he provides care for hypertension and offers kidney donor and recipient evaluations.
He attended medical school at Western University, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree. Next, he completed his internal medicine residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. He then completed his nephrology fellowship at UC San Diego (UCSD).
Outside of medicine, Dr. Torosian enjoys reading, playing piano, and taking long walks with his wife and children.
La Jolla
Aldo Torres Ortiz, M.D.
Location: El Centro
Address: 2205 Ross Ave #101, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: 760-353-0404
Fax: 760-353-0392
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Aldo Torres-Ortiz, MD joined Balboa Nephrology January 2026. He is a board-certified nephrologist and internist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic kidney disease, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, and renal replacement therapies. In addition, he provides comprehensive, evidence-based care. He also maintains a strong focus on patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Dr. Torres-Ortiz completed his medical degree with honors at the Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico. Afterwards, he completed Internal Medicine training in both Mexico and the United States. He completed fellowship training in Nephrology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He also trained at Ochsner Medical Center. Furthermore, he is dual board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
Prior to joining Balboa Nephrology Medical Group, Dr. Torres-Ortiz served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in Internal Medicine and Nephrology at Tulane University and practiced at University Medical Center New Orleans, where he also held the role of Medical Director of Nephrology and Dialysis at University Medical Center New Orleans. His academic work included supervising residents and fellows, delivering lectures, and participating in quality and administrative initiatives.
Dr. Torres-Ortiz has an extensive research background with numerous peer-reviewed publications and national conference presentations in nephrology and internal medicine. He remains actively engaged in scholarly activity. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for medical journals.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Torres-Ortiz is committed to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care and advancing kidney health within the communities he serves.
El Centro
John Videen, M.D.
Location: Chula Vista
Address: 416 Broadway, Chula Vista 91910
Phone: 619-421-3361
Fax: 619-869-4378
Dr. Videen joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2011. He practices in the Chula Vista area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
Dr. Videen attended medical school at the University of Arizona where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. He completed both his residency and Nephrology fellowship training at the University of California San Diego.
In his personal life, Dr. Videen enjoys all manors of outdoor activities, is married and a proud grandfather of a future major league pitcher.
Chula Vista
Jennifer Winters, N.P.
Location: Escondido
Address: 1955 Citracado Parkway, Suite 301, Escondido, CA 92029
Phone: 760-294-1660
Fax: 760-745-5016
Hours: 8am – 5pm
Jennifer Winters, MS, AGACNP-BC, joined Balboa Nephrology Escondido October 6, 2025 and has more than 25 years of nursing experience, specializing in critical care with a focus on cardiac and neurosurgical intensive care. She began her career in Massachusetts before working as a traveling nurse in Florida, Hawaii, and California, where she fell in love with the West Coast and decided to make it her home.
She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Nurse Leadership from the University of San Francisco and completed her Post-Master’s Degree at the University of California, San Francisco, becoming a board-certified Acute Care Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.
Jennifer is passionate about delivering compassionate, personalized care and supporting patients and their families through every stage of their health journey. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and spending time outdoors with her dog Seamus.
Escondido
Yan Zhong, M.D.
Location: Hillcrest
Address: 4060 Fourth Ave Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: 619-299-2350
Fax: 619-297-8379
Dr. Yan Zhong joined Balboa Nephrology in May 2022 and practices in the Hillcrest area. She provides care in both hospital and outpatient clinics. In addition, she specializes in hypertension (high blood pressure) management.
Dr. Zhong offers consults for a wide range of kidney conditions. These include acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetic kidney disease, and glomerular disease. She also treats nephrotic syndrome, electrolyte and acid-base disorders, polyuria, and kidney-related bone and mineral conditions.
She attended medical school at Nanjing Medical University in China. She also earned a Ph.D. in Vitamin D metabolism from Rutgers University. After that, she completed her residency at UCLA–Kern Medical Center. She then completed a nephrology fellowship at USC Keck School of Medicine.
Following training, Dr. Zhong served as a teaching attending at Keck School of Medicine of USC and LAC+USC. During her time at USC, she also participated in clinical trials focused on diabetic kidney disease and resistant hypertension. She is fluent in Mandarin and English.