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Farhad Nasr Chimeh
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
435 North Bedford Drive Suite 312 Beverly Hills California, 90210About
Expert in all fields of Internal Medicine especially Nephrology and Hypertension
Education and Training
Iran University of Science and Technology
Board Certification
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Awarded as the best resident of the year 2003 and 2004 by NSMC
- Awarded as the best teaching resident of the year 2002 and 2003 by Tufts University
- Chief Resident of NSMC
- Awarded by Tufts University for excellence in teaching in 2001
Treatments
- Nephrology, Hypertension, Internal Medicine
Internships
- Salem Hospital
Fellowships
- Harvard Medical School
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology, National Kidney Foundation, American Medical Association
Professional Affiliations
- UCLA
Articles and Publications
- Biology of Light
What do you attribute your success to?
Motivation to make a difference in patient's quality of life.
Areas of research
1. vitamin D metabolism
2. Calcium Metabolism
3. PTH-related Peptide
3. Osteoporosis
Philanthropic Initiatives
Teaching public about scientific aspects of Medicine on an internationally broadcasted TV program for more than 4 years
Teaching and speaking
1. Teaching kidney diseases, water and electrolyte abnormality and acid-base disorder to Nephrology Fellows
2. Board Review Sessions to prepare Nephrology Fellows for Board Exams
3. Teaching Internal Medicine to Residents and Interns
Hobbies / Sports
- Chess, Table Tennis
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
Areas of research
1. vitamin D metabolism
2. Calcium Metabolism
3. PTH-related Peptide
3. Osteoporosis
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mike K. Mirahmadi M.D.435 N Bedford Dr Beverly Hills CA 90210
- Mr. Gregory Wayne Proctor MD414 N CAMDEN DR STE 775 BEVERLY HILLS CA 90210
Nearest Hospitals
RONALD REAGAN U C L A MEDICAL CENTERl
757 WESTWOOD PLAZA LOS ANGELES CA 90095MIRACLE MILE MEDICAL CENTERl
6000 SAN VICENTE BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90036