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Dr. Bijal Patel, MD
Nephrology*
Age 50
Dr. Bijal Patel, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview
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HealthyBlue 2.0
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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MultiPlan PPO
Locations
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Balboa Nephrology - San Diego Metro8010 Frost St Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92123
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Patient Reviews
Apr 17, 2018
He was my doctor for 10 years until I moved out of the state. From when I first got diagnosed with chronic kidney disease to when I started dialysis to when I got my kidney transplant, he was great throughout it all. If you can get him as your doctor, get him because he's awesome at what he does.
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About Me
Specialties*
Nephrology
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Education
Education
Medical Education
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Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
1999
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
- Nephrology
Residency
Residency Hospital
- University CA Irvine Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bijal Patel, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Patel accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Patel's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Patel accepts Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Patel accepts here.
Dr. Patel's office is located at 8010 Frost St Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92123.
Dr. Patel has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 2 times.
Dr. Patel is board certified in
Dr. Patel has been practicing as a Nephrology Specialist for 25 years.
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Hospital Affiliations
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