
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.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program
Dr. Steven Hays, a pulmonologist, is medical director of the UCSF Lung Transplant Program, which is known for accepting patients with complex conditions while maintaining superior survival rates. His expertise is in caring for patients with end-stage lung disease who proceed through the lung transplant process. He treats conditions that include cystic fibrosis, emphysema associated with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and interstitial lung disease. In research, Hays focuses on studying how airway remodeling occurs in the transplanted lung. Hays earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. He also completed a lung transplant fellowship at Stanford Health Care. Dr. Hays is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hays is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Critical Care Med, Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Internal Med/Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Hays is currently accepting new patients.
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Aijaz Ahmed is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.
Robert Gish is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Gish is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis D, Hepatitis B, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Gish is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amarpali Brar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amarpali Brar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amarpali Brar by calling their office at 415-353-1551. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Brar isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Brar isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Kidney TransplantDr. Brar isDistinguished. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Brar isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Brar isAdvanced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Brar isAdvanced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Brar isAdvanced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Experienced
- Alport SyndromeDr. Brar isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Brar isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Brar isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Brar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Brar isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1

