Nephrology
Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, M.D.
Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, UC Irvine; Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, PhD, is a distinguished nephrologist specializing in chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis therapies, hypertension, and kidney transplantation. He treats disorders of the kidney including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral imbalances, and end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. As a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, pediatrics, and nephrology, he manages patient populations across all ages, with a focus on equitable access to kidney replac
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Nephrology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Pediatrics (ABP)
Education & Training
- University of California, San Francisco — Fellowship, Nephrology
- SUNY Brooklyn — Residency, Medicine/Pediatrics, 1997
- University of Erlangen — Internship, 1993
- Med Fac Rhein, F Wilhelms University Bonn — M.D., 1991
- University of California, Berkeley — PhD, Epidemiology
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
- UC Irvine Medical Center
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice