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Summary
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 his 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 the 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.
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 his 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 the 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.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 14 years of experience
- speaks English, Gujarati
- Rochester General Hospital
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Balboa Nephrology - Chula Vista
416 BroadwayChula Vista, CA 91910 Tel: (619) 421-3361
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Amar V. Patel has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Amar V. Patel has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Rochester General Hospital
Medical School
St Georges University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2012
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- Dr. Amar Patel speaks English and Gujarati.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Amar Patel affiliated with?
- Dr. Amar Patel is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
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