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Dr. Sahir Kalim MD, MMSC

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

5/5(2)
165 Cambridge St Suite 302 Boston MA, 02114
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5/5

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Dr. Sahir Kalim is a nephrologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Kalim specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Kalim 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.

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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

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Dr. Sahir Kalim MD, MMSC's Practice location

Massachusetts General Hospital

165 Cambridge St Suite 302 -
Boston, MA 02114
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New patients: 617-726-5050, 802-338-7163
Fax: 617-724-1122

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kalim


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Dr. Sahir Kalim MD, MMSC has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 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.
  • Lois
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    Absolutely the best doctor I have ever had. Transferred to him from another doctor and the difference was incredible. Dr. Kalim is saving my life and I trust him completely.

  • Keith j.
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    Dr. Sahir Kalim.

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SHRINERS' HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN - BOSTON, THEl

51 BLOSSOM STREET BOSTON MA 2114

Head south 145 ft
Turn right onto Cambridge Street 361 ft
Turn right onto Blossom Street 799 ft
Turn right onto William Cardinal O'Connell Way 120 ft
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MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITALl

55 FRUIT STREET BOSTON MA 2114

Head south 145 ft
Turn right onto Cambridge Street 866 ft
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MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARYl

243 CHARLES STREET BOSTON MA 2114

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Turn right onto Cambridge Street 866 ft
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