Specialty Internal Medicine Nephrology Facility Sacramento Medical Center Department of Medicine - Nephrology Address Sacramento Medical Center 2025 Morse Avenue Sacramento CA 95825 Map & Directions Telephone Appointments/Information (916) 973-5230 E-mail your doctor

Department Hours

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Closed	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	8:30 am 5:00 pm	Closed
Closed during lunch, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

To the left you will see a link to the National Kidney Foundation. It is a great website for all kinds of questions for both kidney patients and their family members. Please also visit the Understanding Your Kidneys link for a wealth of information about kidneys and their diseases.

My Profession

I am a nephrologist which is an internal medicince physician that is a kidney specialist. I work with members who have disorders of kidney function or electrolyte abnormalities and patients on dialysis or who have had a kidney transplant. Kidneys do a lot of complex functions in the body. Disorders of these functions affect the general well-being of a person. Hence, it is important to take care of them.

My Practice Philosophy

As your physician, I would like you to know that I care about your health and well-being. A lot of kidney disease management is prevention. Empowering members with this information will lower the dramatic rise of kidney disease in this country. I try to concentrate a large part of my practice on chronic kidney disease, management and prevention.

My Credentials

Medical school	Topiwala National Medical College, Bombay, India
Internship	St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield, MO
Residency	St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield, MO
Fellowship	University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals, Galveston, TX
Board certification	Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Board certification	Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine

My Tenure With Kaiser Permanente

I have been part of Kaiser Permanente's integrated and wholesome model of care since July 2002.

Why I Like Practicing Medicine at Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente emphasizes a healthy lifestyle - prevention first, and an integrated approach to care through cooperation from multiple disciplines. One of the advantages for our patients receiving care at Kaiser Permanente is the multi-specialty comprehensive care that is offered.

My Professional Interests and Affiliations

I am a member of the National Kidney Foundation.

My Personal History

I love hiking, biking and playing with my two kids. Sacramento is a great family town. We love living here.

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