Overview
Zhi Xu is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Fontana, California.
Dr. Xu is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Hypophosphatemia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92335
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.
Harbor-UCLA Nephrology
from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamyar_Kalantar-ZadehEducationKalantar-Zadeh received his education in medicine from the University of Bochum and University of Bonn (Germany) and his M.D. degree from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (Germany).[1] In addition, he obtained a master's degree in public health (Master of Public Health, MPH) and a PhD in epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley.[1] He is a practicing triple board certified physician specialist in internal medicine, pediatrics, and nephrology.[1] Kalantar-Zadeh completed his residency at the State University of New York and his nephrology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.[1]CareerKalantar-Zadeh is a professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and based at the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center (2000-2012, and since 2023), where he worked with his former mentor Joel D. Kopple and served as the founding director of the Harold Simmons Center for Chronic Disease Research and Epidemiology. During 2012-2022 Kalantar-Zadeh was in the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine as a tenured professor of medicine, pediatrics, public health, and Nursing Sciences, and chief of Nephrology,[1] and the UC Irvine Medical Center. He also serves as a part-time staff physician at Tibor-Rubin VA Medical center in Long Beach, California, under the Veterans Health Administration. Kalantar-Zadeh has r. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is board certified in Interal Medicine, Nephrology, and Pediatrics. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is currently accepting new patients.
UCI Health
Connie Rhee is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Rhee is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
UC Irvine Medical Center
Ekamol Tantisattamo is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Tantisattamo is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Tantisattamo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Zhi Q. Xu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Zhi Q. Xu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Zhi Q. Xu by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Zhi Q. Xu a top-rated expert for Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zhi Q. Xu is classified as an Advanced expert for Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, 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. Zhi Q. Xu specialize in?
While Dr. Zhi Q. Xu is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Zhi Q. Xu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Zhi Q. Xu has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy. You can view a list of Dr. Zhi Q. Xu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Zhi Q. Xu accept my insurance?
Dr. Zhi Q. Xu accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Xu isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Xu isAdvanced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Xu isAdvanced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Xu isAdvanced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- CalcinosisDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- CalciphylaxisDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS)Dr. Xu isExperienced. Learn about Denys-Drash Syndrome (DDS).

