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Dr. Alex Kay, MD

Nephrology* Age 57
Dr. Alex Kay, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. Alex Kay, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Alex Kay, MD
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Dr. Alex Kay, MD

Nephrology* Age 57
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alex Kay, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Alex Kay, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in San Diego, CA and has 34 years experience. They graduated from Oxford University Medical School in 1990 and completed a residency at University of Washington.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kay is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Immunization Administration
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Gout
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Pyonephrosis
Renal Osteodystrophy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

Insurance Accepted

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  • California - Southern HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Kaiser Permanente
    4510 Viewridge Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
  2. 2 La Palma Medical Office Bldg
    4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
  3. 3 Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
    4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120

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Jun 04, 2021
Dr. Kay has been my nephrologist for the past 5 years. He is an excellent doctor who showed up at the hospital during my heart and gallbladder surgeries to check on me. He promptly answers all my emails within hours. He is very knowledgeable and caring.
Alicia Mendez — Jun 04, 2021
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Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Oxford University Medical School
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Washington
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Washington
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Washington
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alex Kay, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kay's profile.

Dr. Alex Kay, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alex Kay, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA