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Dr. Seyed farhad N Chimeh M.D., Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Dr. Seyed farhad N Chimeh M.D.

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

4/5(18)
3392 Motor Ave Los Angeles CA, 90034
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4/5

About

Dr. Seyed farhad Chimeh is a nephrologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Chimeh specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Chimeh most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.

Education and Training

Teheran University of Medical Sciences And Health Services MD

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 28 years of experience

Treatments

  • Nephrology, Hypertension, Internal Medicine

Internships

  • Salem Hospital

Fellowships

  • Harvard Medical School

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Nephrology, National Kidney Foundation, American Medical Association

Professional Affiliations

  • UCLA

Articles and Publications

  • Biology of Light

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Motivation to make a difference in patient's quality of life. 

Areas of research

  • 1. vitamin D metabolism

    2. Calcium Metabolism

    3. PTH-related Peptide

    3. Osteoporosis

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Teaching public about scientific aspects of Medicine on an internationally broadcasted TV program for more than 4 years 

Teaching and speaking

  • 1. Teaching kidney diseases, water and electrolyte abnormality and acid-base disorder to Nephrology Fellows

    2. Board Review Sessions to prepare Nephrology Fellows for Board Exams

    3. Teaching Internal Medicine to Residents and Interns

Hobbies / Sports

  • Chess, Table Tennis

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine

Dr. Seyed farhad N Chimeh M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3392 Motor Ave

3392 Motor Ave -
Los Angeles, CA 90034
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New patients: 617-855-2352, 310-858-1800
Fax: 310-424-3404

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Patient Experience with Dr. Chimeh


4.0

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Dr. Seyed farhad N Chimeh M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 18 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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