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Dr. Ajit Sawhney, MD

Nephrology* Age 77
Dr. Ajit Sawhney, MD
5.0 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Ajit Sawhney, MD is a Nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA.
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Dr. Ajit Sawhney, MD

Nephrology* Age 77
Fountain Valley, CA
Accepting new patients
56 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ajit Sawhney, MD is a Nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA.

About

Dr. Sawhney graduated from Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Rajasthan University in 1968 and completed a residency at Coney Island Hospital|University of California at Irvine / California College of Medicine & Surgery|University of California Irvine|Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys.Dr. Ajit Sawhney, MD is a Nephrologist in Fountain Valley, CA and has 56 years experience. Dr. Sawhney currently practices at Balboa Nephrology - Fountain Valley and are affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Dr. Sawhney has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Hyperkalemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sawhney received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Sawhney's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Sawhney also speaks Hindi and Punjabi. Dr. Sawhney is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
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Acidosis
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Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
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Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Vitamin D Deficiency
Abdominal Pain
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
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Alkalosis
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Arthritis
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Atherosclerosis
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Hypogonadism
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Influenza (Flu)
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Small Kidney
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Tobacco Use Disorder
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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
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Locations

  1. 1 Balboa Nephrology - Fountain Valley
    11100 Warner Ave Ste 218, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 641-9696
    Monday
    09:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Balboa Nephrology - Huntington Beach
    19582 Beach Blvd Ste 270, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Nov 18, 2017
The most patient and thorough doctor I've ever seen. Answers all questions. Have no problem recommending him.
Dennis in Fountain Valley, CA — Nov 18, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Punjabi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Rajasthan University
    1968
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Coney Island Hospital
    1971
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Coney Island Hospital|University of California at Irvine / California College of Medicine & Surgery|University of California Irvine|Va Long Beach Hlthcare Sys
    1972
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    1975
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ajit Sawhney, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sawhney's profile.

Dr. Sawhney frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Hyperkalemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ajit Sawhney, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.

Yes, Dr. Ajit Sawhney, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA