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Dr. Alex Kay, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alex Kay, MD

Dr. Alex Kay, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in San Diego, CA. They specialize in Nephrology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Oxford University Medical School and is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. Dr. Kay, completed a residency at University of Washington. Patients rated Dr. Kay an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kay works at Practice in San Diego, CA. They are accepting new patients and have indicated that they accept telehealth appointments. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kay's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Kaiser Permanente
    4510 Viewridge Ave, San Diego, CA 92123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 502-1350
  2. 2
    La Palma Medical Office Bldg
    4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 528-3458
  3. 3
    Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
    4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 528-5000

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  • Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1598824187
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Washington
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Washington
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Washington
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Oxford University Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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    Dr. Alex Kay, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kay is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kay has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Kay. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kay.

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