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Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD

Accepting New Patients

(33 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Bangalore University (1983)

Professional interests include: dialysis, hemodialysis

8851 Center Drive Suite 505
La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 461-3880

Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD is a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Bangalore University in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Balboa Nephrology, EMERGENCY AND ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CORPORATION and BALBOA NEPHROLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

8851 Center Drive Suite 505
La Mesa, CA 91942

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570 N 2nd Street
El Cajon, CA 92021

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Some issues Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD can help you with:

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
Polycystic kidney disease
Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
High blood pressure
Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2024, Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

dialysis

hemodialysis

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD had a list price for dialysis, hemodialysis, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	356
doctor visit	1157
hospital care	2834
inpatient care	2834
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	286
doctor visit	1150
hospital care	2938
inpatient care	2938
preventive care	38
vaccines	38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Male	519
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	617
Black	107
Hispanic	154
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	168
Less than 65	217

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	67
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	258
doctor visit	1151
hospital care	3057
inpatient care	3057
preventive care	22
vaccines	22

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Male	521
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	589
Black	98
Hispanic	165
Asian	66
Other	33
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	174
Less than 65	219

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	69
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	115
doctor visit	1009
hospital care	2866
inpatient care	2852
outpatient care	14
preventive care	26
vaccines	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1022
Female	838

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1234
Black	186
Hispanic	280
Asian	78
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	582
From 75 to 84	578
85 and over	318
Less than 65	382

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	65
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	97
doctor visit	1042
hospital care	3431
inpatient care	3412
outpatient care	19
preventive care	24
vaccines	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Male	564
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	92
Hispanic	169
Asian	56
Other	36
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	291
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	161
Less than 65	207

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	68
Dementia	27
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	119
doctor visit	998
hospital care	3297
inpatient care	3297
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	93
Hispanic	165
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	171
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	69
Dementia	30
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	54
doctor visit	979
hospital care	2703
inpatient care	2703

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Male	486
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	592
Black	79
Hispanic	131
Asian	43
Other	46
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	159
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	65
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	66
doctor visit	954
hospital care	2736
inpatient care	2736

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Male	493
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	77
Hispanic	148
Asian	0
Other	53
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	309
85 and over	158
Less than 65	175

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	69
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	67
doctor visit	794
hospital care	2318
inpatient care	2318

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Male	481
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	70
Hispanic	133
Asian	52
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	128
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	68
Dementia	26
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	45
doctor visit	541
hospital care	2538
inpatient care	2538

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Male	471
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	74
Hispanic	116
Asian	0
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	131
Less than 65	133

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	68
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	40
doctor visit	557
hospital care	2167
inpatient care	2167

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Male	425
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	62
Hispanic	94
Asian	0
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	279
85 and over	126
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	68
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	14
doctor visit	678
hospital care	1606
inpatient care	1606

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	55
Hispanic	108
Asian	0
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	128
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	70
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	35
doctor visit	591
hospital care	2165
inpatient care	2165

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	55
Hispanic	98
Asian	0
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	140
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	68
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated as a nephrologist in La Mesa, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and preventive care.

dialysis	119
doctor visit	892
hospital care	2665
inpatient care	2663
outpatient care	16
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD.

**Gender**
Female	392
Male	484

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	80
Asian / Pacific Islander	31
Non-Hispanic White	558
Hispanic	135
Native American / Alaskan Native	2
Other	29

**Age**
85 and over	150
75 to 84	287
Less than 65	166
65 to 74	271

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	62
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	12
Dementia	21

Education & Training

Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD graduated from Bangalore University in 1983. He completed residency at American University of Beirut Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Nephrology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Bangalore University (1983)

Residency: American University of Beirut Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Nephrology

Licensed In: California

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, United Healthcare, Medi-Cal, Sharp Health Plan, Cigna, Anthem, Beech Street, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Molina Healthcare, Aetna: HMO, Aetna: POS, Health Net: PPO, TRICARE: Prime, Medicare: All Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans, Aetna: EPO, Medicare: Medicare Parts A and B (Original Medicare), Aetna: PPO, Health Net: HMO, Health Net: POS and Aetna: ACO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

United Healthcare

Medi-Cal

Sharp Health Plan

Cigna

Anthem

Beech Street

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Molina Healthcare

Aetna: HMO

Aetna: POS

Health Net: PPO

TRICARE: Prime

Medicare: All Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans

Aetna: EPO

Medicare: Medicare Parts A and B (Original Medicare)

Aetna: PPO

Health Net: HMO

Health Net: POS

Aetna: ACO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 33 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in La Mesa, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$89,562 Kerendia $89,562
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$49,854 FARXIGA $17,982	LOKELMA $17,877	EVUSHELD $1,950	BYDUREON WEEKLY $39	$12,007
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$30,571 BENLYSTA $12,103	$18,468
Amgen Inc.	$17,885 Sensipar $12,611	Parsabiv $5,272	$2
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.	$13,995 TARPEYO $13,995
Other	$68,817 XPHOZAH 30 MG $7,642	FUROSCIX $5,763	Auryxia $5,141	Rayaldee $5,050	KRYSTEXXA $4,503	Other $40,717

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$140,505
Consulting Fee	$88,491
Honoraria	$15,245
Food and Beverage	$14,411
Travel and Lodging	$11,681
Other	$350

Research Payments

Dr. George Z. Fadda, MD has received 625 research payments totaling $2,163,372.

Biography

Dr Fadda joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 1992. He practices in the La Mesa area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units. Dr Fadda attended medical school at American University of Beirut where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree and completed his residency. He completed his Nephrology fellowship at the University of Southern California Medical Center Los Angeles. Dr Fadda was an assistant professor of Medicine and Nephrology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles before he joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group.