Summary

Dr. Minnie M. Sarwal is a nephrologist who cares for patients undergoing kidney and pancreas transplantation. Providing care throughout the process, she has a special interest in using precision medicine to personalize transplantation for each patient. She is also interested in treating inherited metabolic disorders, such as cystinosis (tissue damage from buildup of an amino acid called cystine), oxalosis (problems caused by buildup in the blood of a compound called oxalate) and methylmalonic acidemia (problems caused by an inability to process certain proteins and fats).Sarwal earned her medical degree at the Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, in India. She completed a residency in neonatology, pediatrics and surgery at Leicester Medical School in England, followed by fellowships in nephrology and surgery at Guy's Hospital in London, pediatrics at Leicester Royal Infirmary, pediatric cardiology at Groby Road Hospital in Leicester and immunology at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. She earned her doctorate in molecular genetics at the University of Cambridge under her mentor Nobel Laureate Sydney Brenner.Using high-throughput gene assays and artificial intelligence, Sarwal's research focuses on developing new tests to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment of organ rejection and infection in transplant recipients. Her lab has done pivotal work to produce commercially available tests for organ transplant rejection, including the blood tests kSORT and Prospera and the urine test QSant.Sarwal is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Calcutta National Medical College West Bengal University of Health Sciences
  • 10 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Kidney Transplant Center

400 Parnassus Ave # 7San Francisco, CA 94143

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Med School: Calcutta National Medical College West Bengal University of Health Sciences Med School: Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College Med School: University De La Salle Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Minnie M. Sarwal

  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Minnie M. Sarwal has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Minnie M. Sarwal has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Pediatrics
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Minnie M. Sarwal holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Calcutta National Medical College West Bengal University of Health Sciences in 1986.

NPI Number

Minnie M. Sarwal's NPI number is 1235151218.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Minnie Sarwal's office located?
Minnie Sarwal's office is located at 400 Parnassus Ave # 7, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
Does Minnie Sarwal accept my insurance?
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What languages does Minnie Sarwal speak?
Minnie Sarwal speaks English.

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