Facility Walnut Creek Medical Center Department of Nephrology Address 1425 S. Main Street Medical Office Building 4th Floor Walnut Creek CA 94596 Map & Directions Telephone Appt/Advice: (925) 295-6333 Cancellation: (925) 295-6333 Fax: (925) 295-6565 E-mail your doctor View your preventive services

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	9:00 am 5:30 pm	9:00 am 5:30 pm	9:00 am 5:30 pm	9:00 am 5:30 pm	9:00 am 5:30 pm	Closed
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

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About Me:

I grew up in Pakistan. My father passed away when my sister and I were very young. My mother raised us with great strength and love. In the uncertain times that we lived in, my mother always told me that to be successful in life I needed to possess knowledge and skill which could never be taken away from me. Soon I realized that for me there was no better profession than being a doctor. It not only provides me an opportunity to acquire unique skills, but more importantly I am able to help others.

I have been practicing with Kaiser Permanente since 1990. I take care of patients with kidney disease. People have asked me several times what I like most about my job. It is without doubt the relationships I have built with my patients. My patients are my heroes. I see time and time again the adversity and challenges people and their families go through and how remarkably well they handle it with dignity and resolve. I am fortunate that most of my patients are very involved in their own medical care. I feel it is the best way to ensure that we will be able to take full advantage of the incredible opportunities in medicine today. I also serve as the Chief of Nephrology in the Diablo Service Area. I feel it gives me an opportunity to lead our Department in the right direction so we can serve our patients to the best of our abilities.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family. My wife is also a doctor. We have two children, a boy and a girl, whom we love very much. I enjoy hiking, reading, and travel. I have also posted some interesting informational websites related to kidney disease on this page. I believe these to be reliable. I hope you find these useful. I look forward to meeting you soon

To Get the Most Out of Our Consultation or Follow-up Appointment

• Please try to arrive at my office about 15 minutes before your appointment. This will allow time for registration and for my staff to get your vital signs, such as blood pressure and weight. Please allow time for parking, as that may require extra time at the Walnut Creek Medical Center.

• Please bring copies of any important outside records that might be helpful.

• Please bring a list of your current medications and their doses, or bring the actual pill bottles themselves.

Let Me Introduce the Other Members of the Nephrology Division

I work with three wonderful nephrologists in the Diablo Service Area Nephrology Division. In order to provide you with better nephrology service, we have developed a unique system to provide cross coverage. When I am away from the office, one of my nephrology colleagues covers for me. The doctor covering reviews my incoming messages, laboratory results, radiology reports, and refill requests, using our new computer systems. If an urgent issue comes up, he or she will handle the situation - frequently over the phone. If you require an urgent appointment, he or she can help arrange one for you at the closest Kaiser Permanente facility or at his or her office.

Use the links below to get to the home pages of my colleagues

Sylvia Chi, MD	Jamal Mogannam, MD	John Valdin, MD

My Credentials

Medical school	King Edward Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
Internship	Grant Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Residency	Grant Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Fellowship	UC San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine

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