Amarpali Brar
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Amarpali Brar is a nephrologist who specializes in caring for patients during all phases of kidney transplantation. She evaluates patients before transplant surgery and helps them manage postsurgical immunosuppressive therapy for preventing organ rejection. She also evaluates kidney donors. In research, Brar’s primary interest is in epidemiology – the study of who develops certain diseases and factors affecting outcomes as regards to patients who receive or donate kidneys. Brar earned her medical degree at Government Medical College, Patiala in India. She completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in nephrology at the State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University. Brar is a member of the American Society of Transplantation and American Society of Nephrology.

Dr. Brar is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Brar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology, Nephrology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Brar is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Government Medical College Patiala, MD

Residency

State University of NY Health Science Ctr/Brooklyn, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Nephrology
Transplant Surgery

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine/Nephrology, Nephrology
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Fellowships

State University of NY Health Science Ctr/Brooklyn, Kidney Transplant
State University of NY Health Science Ctr/Brooklyn, Nephrology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Kidney Transplant Center
400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143

Clinical Research

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Is Dr. Amarpali Brar a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amarpali Brar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Amarpali Brar specialize in?

While Dr. Amarpali Brar is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Amarpali Brar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Amarpali Brar has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Amarpali Brar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Amarpali Brar accept my insurance?

Dr. Amarpali Brar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-1551 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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