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Dr. Bindu Kamal, MD

Nephrology* Age 53
Dr. Bindu Kamal, MD
4.1 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Bindu Kamal, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Bindu Kamal, MD

Nephrology* Age 53
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Bindu Kamal, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA.

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Dr. Bindu Kamal, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Santa Barbara, CA and has 27 years experience. They graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Cedars - Sinai Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Marian Regional Medical Center and Lompoc Valley Medical Center. Dr. Kamal has experience treating conditions like Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders and Mineral Metabolism Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kamal received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kamal is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
End-Stage Renal Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
End-Stage Renal Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
End-Stage Renal Disease
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Gout
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Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hydronephrosis
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney

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    AWH Southern California HMO
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    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
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  • Cigna PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
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    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Michael B. Fisher MD & Thomas R. Allyn MD Inc.
    1704 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 682-5879
  2. 2 Lompoc Artificial Kidney Center
    127 W Pine Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 740-2000

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4.1
Based on 9 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Apr 26, 2023
Dear Doctor Kamal, wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional care you provided to me during my recent illness. Your expertise and kind demeanor made all the difference during a difficult time, and I am truly grateful for your help. Your willingness to take the time to see me in the hospitals and explain my diagnosis and treatment options in detail put me and my family at ease. Your patience and clear communication style really helped me understand my condition and how to manage it going forward. It's clear that you truly care about your patients and their well-being, and that means so much. I am feeling much better now, and I owe that in large part to your expertise and guidance. I am grateful for the work that you do every day to improve the lives of your patients, and I feel fortunate to have you as my nephrologist. Doc, you have made a real difference in my life, and I appreciate you more than words can express.
— Apr 26, 2023
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Nephrology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    1997
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Board Certifications

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  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bindu Kamal, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kamal's profile.

Dr. Kamal frequently treats the following conditions: Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders and Mineral Metabolism Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bindu Kamal, MD is affiliated with Cedars - Sinai Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Marian Regional Medical Center and Lompoc Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Bindu Kamal, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cedars - Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA

  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

    400 W Pueblo St, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA

  • Lompoc Valley Medical Center

    1515 E Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA