Dr. Kaveh Sharif M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2080 Century Park E Suite 1207 Los Angeles California, 90067Rating
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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
Are there early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
Mainly the short term memory loss READ MORE
What is the best remedy for mouth ulcers?
Putting touch of baking soda on the ulcers let them heal fadter. If ulcers are happening frequently of if not healing after few days you need to see your doctor READ MORE
Why do I see traces of red blood in my stool?
It might just be benign or due to hemorrhoids. However, if you are fifty, or a first-generation relative has had a history of colonic polyps or colon cancer, no matter what age, you will need a colonoscopy. READ MORE
Please recommend a diet for a kidney patient.
Depending on the stage of the CKD, the main precaution is salt intake. If she had tendencies with elevated potassium in the blood, she also need to be moderate with taking in foods rich in potassium such as tomatoes, potatoes, oranges, bananas, watermelon, etc. READ MORE
For someone with diarrhea, how often should oral rehydration salts be given?
If this is a viral origin whitin couple of days it should settle. If it lasts longer and not getting better will need work up READ MORE
Please suggest some medication for frequent loose motions?
If the diarrhea is new and intermittent you probably need some work up for it. If you are fifty or above you will need a colonoscopy. This also could be irritable bowel syndrome which is diagnosis of exclusion. READ MORE
What are the best ways to control high cholesterol?
I would suggest for him to do a special CT scan named EBCT, which calculates calcium scores on the coronary vessels also ultrasound of carotides. If they are negative, I would not worry about cholesterol if not diabetic, hypertensive, or a smoker, but if calcium score is even 1%, he will need to be started on statin. READ MORE
Unexplained bruising, cough, etc
You at least need a blood test to check for coagulation and also platelets. I would do a CBC AND comprehensive metabolic panel. You need to see your doctor READ MORE
Can osteoporosis have an impact on my ability to conceive?
You have to find why you have osteoporosis at such a young age. Typically, use of longstanding steroids such as prednisone can cause that. Lack of female hormones can cause that. Also, eating disorders could be the cause (Bulimia, anorexia me today). If none of that is the case, we have to think about Celiac disease (gluten intolerance) or sun Clinical Cushing syndrome. You need to have a work up before even thinking about pregnancy. READ MORE
What are the foods to be avoided with gout?
Also avoid Alcohol READ MORE
Is puking without any other health concern serious?
If in the next couple of days it does not settle you need to see a doctor and have some basic labs drawn READ MORE
For which wounds is a tetanus shot required?
Yes. You should if no Tetanus shot whitin the past 5-10 years READ MORE
My daughter had a sudden platelet drop. What should be done?
Dengue is a viral infection and dropping in platelets might be due to that. If there is any signs of bruising or small skin hemorrhage called petechia happens needs to be concerned about very low plattlett counts needs to go to hospital READ MORE
If my vaccinated dog bit my daughter, is an anti-rabies vaccine needed?
I doubt rabies, so I do not think she needs vaccination, but there is risk of infection at the site of the wound. She might need to be started on antibiotic. She needs to see a doctor READ MORE
light pain in right shoulder & neck
This could be due to a neck problem. What we call radical at pain. You might need to have MRI of the neck. Do you have also numbness in the hand? Any other joint pain? READ MORE
What are the various annual shots that should given to kids?
Flu shot typically is given during flu season. Given annually from October to mid March. READ MORE
Should I use a diuretic?
Probably not. You need to have some blood work done and see a doctor. Do you also have face swelling? READ MORE
Can I take BP, cholesterol and uric acid tablets together?
It’s ok to take them together READ MORE
Could I be pre-diabetic?
Yes. This could be prediabetes. A glucose tolerance test might be helpful. You can also check simultaneous fasting blood glucose and serum insulin level. READ MORE
Why do my breasts feel so heavy and painful?
This could be due to hormonal effect. Are you taking birth control pills? How old are you? 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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