Dr. Shahid Hussain M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
2205 Ross Avenue Suite 101 El Centro California, 92243Rating
5/5
About
Shahid Hussain, MD, works at Balboa Nephrology in El Centro, California. He specializes in diseases of the kidneys and renal system. Dr. Hussain also serves as Chief of Medicine at El Centro Regional Hospital, and is licensed in California and Pennsylvania.
Education and Training
Punjab Medical College
Punjab Med Col MD
Punjab Medical College
Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Provider Details
Dr. Shahid Hussain M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can a person with just 20% kidney function survive without a dialysis?
Dialysis is not indicated and should not be needed at 20% kidney function. Focus should be to stabilize her kidney function. At this level of kidney function she should do fine with appropriate medical management. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Western Pennsylvania Hospital
Fellowships
- Allegeny General Hospital (Nephrology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology, California Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Has Been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Love for Patients
Hobbies / Sports
- Travel
Favorite professional publications
- American Journal of Nephrology
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