Dr. Kaveh Sharif M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2080 Century Park E Suite 1207 Los Angeles California, 90067Rating
5/5
About
Kaveh Sharif, MD, is an internist and nephrologist who sees patients at his own private practice located in Beverly Hills, California. In practice since 1996, he opened his private office in 2005 and specializes in the care of kidney disease, kidney transplant, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, hypertension care, and diabetes mellitus. Dr. Sharif offers compassionate care of people with chronic kidney disease and people with end stage renal disease on dialysis. “I am advocate of home modalities for dialysis such as peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis and longer dialysis modalities such as nocturnal hemodialysis”, he adds. Featuring an impressive professional journey spanning two decades, Dr. Sharif can be found exercising his hospital privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Furthermore, he serves as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine, the school of medicine of The University of California, Los Angeles, in Los Angeles, California. He joined UCLA in 2015 and teaches in the nephrology fellowship program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In addition to English, he speaks Farsi and French, which allows him to see a wider spectrum of patients.
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Education and Training
Universite Catholique de Louvain
Belgium
Universite Catholique De Louvain, Faculte De Medecine 1988
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Kaveh Sharif M.D.'s Expert Contributions
What is safe to eat after gallbladder surgery?
Try to avoid fatty foods READ MORE
Can kidney stones affect bowel movements?
No. Everybody after age of 50 or even younger if any history of colon cancer needs to have colonoscopy. Please see a gastroenterologist READ MORE
Symptoms of hemophilia?
Your mother is right. Easy bruising and bleeding is not normal. It’s either coagulation problem such as hemophilia or platelet dysfunction, such as Vonwillebrand disease. Your son needs to be seen by a pediatric hematologist to have the work up done. READ MORE
What should we expect after end stage renal failure?
Longer and/or more frequent dialysis would be an option to control fluid overload and having quality of life. In my opinion, peritoneal dialysis would be a better solution. She will get dialyzed at home through a catheter put in her abdominal cavity and doing fluid exchange through machine named cycler while she is sleeping at night. There no blood involved and she will do it herself. The other options would be home hemodialysis probably 3 hour 5 days a week. Another option would be nocturnal hemodialysis which she goes to the center at night and gets dialyzed 6-8 hours 3 days a week. READ MORE
High platelet count
One reason for having high platelet counts at your age might be severe iron deficiency. Do you have heavy menstruations? I suggest to check your blood iron level and may need to be started on iron supplements rather than vitamins READ MORE
Is excessive consumption of Aspirin?
Absolutely. It can cause renal damage in the long run. Also at risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and gastro-duodenal ulcers. He needs to find the cause of his headaches. READ MORE
What could be causing my nausea after eating?
It could be gastritis versus ulcer. Also consider gall bladder disease. It could be also due to medications if you are taking any READ MORE
Is it safe to use soap to clean my vagina?
Not that I know off, unless you have symptoms. Mild soap should be ok READ MORE
Does treatment of COPD require steroids?
Usually, we use systemic steroids (by mouth or IV) for the flare-ups. Long-term steroid is very deleterious to the health and we try to avoid it. Maybe steroid inhalers would be indicated. READ MORE
What is the best treatment for the flu?
How do you know this is the flu? This most likely is the common cold. It has to take its course, which is usually 7-10 days. If there is superimposition of bacteria with fever and purulent secretions, you will probably need antibiotics. READ MORE
Does every sinus infection need an antibiotic?
Depends how severe it is. If very severe with fever and purulent secretions and lack of appetite then yes READ MORE
How do I get rid of a canker sore?
Put a touch of baking soda on it twice a day. If it does not get better whitin another few days you need to see your doctor for possible biopsy READ MORE
Why does my head hurt when I blow my nose?
This sounds like sinus problem such as sinusitis. See your doctor READ MORE
Does a fever always signal an infection?
Most of the time, but not always. Autoimmune diseases such as lupus, also cancer, would be on the list. READ MORE
What is the cause of a sharp pain on left side of the chest while breathing?
It could be as benign as may be musculoskeletal or bad news such as pulmonary embolism or pericarditis. Please see the doctor READ MORE
Wiring a broken jaw
Usually a bone fracture would take up to 6 months to fully heal READ MORE
Can less water consumption cause headaches?
Less likely. Are you a coffee drinker? It might be due to coffee withdrawal. If the headache persist you need to be evaluated READ MORE
Can a low sodium diet reduce my BP?
It can but usually is not consequential if otherwise healthy READ MORE
What is the right diet after a gall bladder stone removal surgery?
Usually no special restrictions is required but in general reducing fat in the diet might be helpful READ MORE
Could you recommend a diet for reducing triglycerades?
Diet should be low in saturated fat. Also make sure that your doctor check and make sure you don’t have diabetes or low thyroid state which both can cause elevated Triglycerides READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Public Speaking -
- Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles -
Awards
- He Came in 5,000 out of 20,000 in a 20K Run
Treatments
- Kidney diseases, HTN, Diabetes Mellitus
Fellowships
- University of Michigan- 1996
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
His perseverance and hard work.
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Hiking, Running, Jogging
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