Bijan Nikakhtar
Internist
927 26th street Santa Monica California, 90403About
Bijan Nikakhtar, MD, FACP, has a private practice in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Nikakhtar specializes in treating disorders and diseases of the renal system and kidneys, as a nephrologist. He has contributed to 12 books and 150 articles in medical journals relating to these topics. With over 50 years of experience in the field, Dr. Nikakhter has also contributed to education at UCLA Irvine, and continues to serve Western University of Health Sciences as a Professor of Clinical Medicine.
Education and Training
Tehran University Of Medical Sciences And Health Services
Board Certification
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
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Bijan Nikakhtar's Expert Contributions
Can acid reflux cause harm to my esophagus?
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Can my family doctor treat anxiety?
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor of Clinical Medicine UCLA -
- Professor of Clinical Medicine Western University of Health Sciences -
- Former Professor of Clinical Medicine UCLA-Irvine -
Articles and Publications
- 12 Books and 150 Articles related to Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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