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6 Ratings with 1 written Review
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.
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
- 36 years of experience
- speaks English, Punjabi, Urdu
- 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
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Shahid Hussain has 2 locationsBalboa Nephrology - El Centro
2205 Ross Ave Ste 101El Centro, CA 92243 Tel: (760) 353-0404
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
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Shahid Hussain
Medical Specialties
Shahid Hussain has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Shahid Hussain has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
Shahid Hussain 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 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program.
Medical School
Graduated from Punjab Medical College, Punjab Med Col, and Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women in 1990.
NPI Number
Shahid Hussain's NPI number is 1063497220.
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- Shahid Hussain's office is located at 2205 Ross Ave Ste 101, El Centro, CA, 92243.
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- 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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