Business Details
43 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Nephrology Care in Sacramento, CA
Capital Nephrology Medical Group has been delivering specialized kidney care to the Sacramento region since 1983. Our team of board-certified nephrologists and dedicated support staff provide comprehensive treatment for chronic kidney disease, acute kidney failure, hypertension, and polycystic kidney disease. With six conveniently located offices and an accredited outpatient surgery center, we ensure patients receive both in-office and dialysis facility care. Our interventional nephrologists and surgical team maintain vascular access points critical for dialysis, while our physicians hold privileges at major regional hospitals.We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal, and operate an in-house billing department to assist patients with coverage verification. Our practice combines decades of clinical expertise with a patient-centered approach, emphasizing clear communication, personalized treatment plans, and compassionate care delivery.
Services
Chronic Kidney Disease
High Blood Pressure
Acute Kidney Failure
Dialysis Management
Polycystic Kidney Disease
IgA Nephropathy
Access Center Procedures
Vascular Access Management
Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialized nephrology expertise since 1983
- Our team provides accurate, trustworthy diagnoses and treatment plans
- We deliver compassionate, coordinated healthcare across six convenient locations
- Our physicians manage comprehensive dialysis access and care
- We accept most major insurance plans including Medicare and Medi-Cal
Associations and certifications
- Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)
What people say
Efficient, helpful and all around wonderful
Staff is very inviting
Dr. thorough and helpful
Pleasant experience
Excellent physician
Services
Chronic Kidney Disease
Our specialists diagnose and manage progressive kidney function decline through personalized treatment plans. We monitor disease stages, implement lifestyle modifications, and coordinate dialysis transitions when necessary. Patients receive education about medication management, dietary adjustments, and complication prevention to maintain quality of life.
Dialysis Access Procedures
The AAAHC-accredited Access Center provides fistula creation, catheter placement, and angioplasty services. Our interventional nephrologists perform tunneled catheter placements and stent procedures to maintain dialysis lifelines. Regular monitoring ensures optimal access functionality while minimizing infection risks through sterile techniques.
Hypertension Treatment
We address kidney-related hypertension through medication management and lifestyle interventions. Our team identifies secondary causes like renal artery stenosis while providing ongoing blood pressure monitoring. Patients receive tailored guidance for home monitoring and medication adherence to prevent kidney damage progression.
Acute Kidney Injury Care
Our physicians treat sudden kidney function loss caused by trauma, infections, or medication toxicity. We implement fluid management protocols, electrolyte balancing, and dialysis interventions when required. Close collaboration with hospital teams ensures timely diagnosis and recovery-focused treatment strategies.
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Specialists manage inherited cystic kidney conditions through imaging surveillance and symptom control. We monitor cyst growth, address associated hypertension, and coordinate genetic counseling. Treatment plans focus on preserving kidney function and managing pain or complications from enlarged kidneys.
People
Naveen Atray
Nephrologist
Board-certified nephrologist with expertise in dialysis access management and chronic kidney disease progression. Dr. Atray emphasizes patient education and individualized treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
Elena Gelfand
Nephrologist
Specializes in hypertension management and acute kidney injury recovery. Dr. Gelfand combines clinical precision with compassionate care to address complex renal conditions across diverse patient populations.
Ratnaji Nallamothu
Nephrologist
Focuses on vascular access procedures and dialysis optimization. Known for thorough patient consultations and maintaining long-term access functionality through proactive monitoring strategies.
David Pai
Nephrologist
Recognized for comprehensive patient evaluations and clear communication about treatment options. Dr. Pai coordinates multidisciplinary care for patients requiring hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
Tarang Patel
Nephrologist
Specializes in patient-centered care for chronic kidney disease stages 1-4. Emphasizes early intervention strategies and lifestyle modifications to slow disease progression through personalized management plans.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Medicare, Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Sutter Health, Dignity Health, and most major private insurance plans. Contact our office for verification.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide virtual consultations via phone or video for follow-up visits and medication management through secure platforms.
How do I schedule a dialysis access procedure?
Your nephrologist will coordinate access center scheduling. We offer tunneled catheter placements, fistulograms, and angioplasty at our Sacramento facility.
What kidney conditions do you treat?
Our specialists manage chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hypertension, polycystic kidney disease, and IgA nephropathy with evidence-based treatment approaches.
Are your physicians hospital-affiliated?
Yes, our nephrologists have privileges at Sutter Medical Center, Mercy General, Methodist, and other regional hospitals for inpatient kidney care coordination.
How do I obtain medical records?
Submit a written request through our patient portal or contact the specific office location where your records are maintained for secure transfer.
Reviews (1)
Annie Clark
Jan 31, 2021
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I have been a patience for a short time. The service is poor. My health is important and as a medical facility especially of this nature you think chasing phone calls who not be. It has been a week and the return calls are not being met. As one reviewer stated: the is no weekend on call. I'm going to try to go back to woodland or else ware. I'll be dead before I get a response from my assigned dr.
