Summary

Dr. Hussain joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2006. He practices in the El Centro and Brawley area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis at FMC Dialysis units. He is dual board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology and is also a certified interventional nephrologist, and performs hemodialysis access procedures in the Imperial Valley. He is also a sub investigator in the California Institute of Renal Research, El Centro.

Dr. Hussain attended medical school at Punjab Medical School in Faisalabad, Pakistan, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. After he completed his residency at St. Francis Medical Center in (UPMC), he completed his Nephrology fellowship training at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi
  • St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Shahid Hussain has 2 locations

Balboa Nephrology - El Centro

2205 Ross Ave Ste 101El Centro, CA 92243
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Vascular Access Center

6402 El Cajon Blvd Suite 100San Diego, CA 92115

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NephrologyNephrologyAddiction MedicineInternal Medicine
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3.7 
36 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi Speaks Spanish, French
El Centro , CABrawley , CAPEMBROKE PINES , FLEl Centro , CA
Med School: Punjab Medical College Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shahid Hussain

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shahid Hussain has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shahid Hussain has the following 7 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program

Medical School

Punjab Medical College
Punjab Med Col
Fatima Jinnah Medical College for WomenGraduated in 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Shahid Hussain affiliated with?
Dr. Shahid Hussain is affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center, Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District, University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
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Dr. Shahid Hussain speaks English, Urdu, and Punjabi.

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