Farhad Nasr Chimeh, Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist)
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Farhad Nasr Chimeh

Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology

435 North Bedford Drive Suite 312 Beverly Hills California, 90210
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About

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

Male English 27 years of experience

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

Farhad Nasr Chimeh's Practice location

435 North Bedford Drive Suite 312 -
Beverly Hills, California 90210
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