3 Best Nephrologists in San Diego, CA

“Dr. Viet D. Nguyen received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. He did his residency at the Scripps Mercy Internal Medicine Residency and his Nephrology fellowship training at the University of California, San Diego. He specializes in treating kidney diseases, which include Chronic Kidney Disease and dialysis. Dr. Viet D. Nguyen joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2020. He also practices in the Hillcrest and Coronado area. He has hospital affiliations at Sharp Coronado Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego. He accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Viet D. Nguyen is fluent in English, Russian, and Vietnamese.”

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“Dr. Mark Boiskin became a board-certified nephrologist through the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1996. He earned his MD from the University of Stellenbosch in 1986. He completed his internship in medicine at the University of Stellenbosch in 1987. Dr. Mark Boiskin obtained his fellowship from the University of California, San Diego, in Nephrology in 1995. He is a well-known, gentle, and friendly kidney specialist among his peers and patients. He looks forward to welcoming you and exceeding your expectations in every way. Dr. Mark Boiskin is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. He is fluent in Afrikaans and Spanish. His practice is located approximately 13.6 miles from San Diego, CA.”

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“Dr. Bijal V. Patel obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He did his internship and residency at the University of California. He is clinically interested in chronic kidney disease, anemia of kidney disease, and childhood kidney problems. Dr. Bijal V. Patel also specializes in handling a wide range of kidney diseases. He has expert knowledge in handling patients with hemodialysis at both FMC and DaVita dialysis units. Dr. Bijal has a strong reputation for providing exceptional care to people with kidney disease, their families, and their communities. He has a hospital affiliation with Sharp Memorial Hospital.”

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