Best Nephrologist Concord Near Me

Business: BASS Medical Group - Ileana A. Helms MD - Dr. Ileana Helms is a nephrologist with Bass Medical Group. She was an Assistant Professor at the National University of Mexico for six years teaching anatomy, biochemistry, and modular medicine. She went on to receive her MD degree at the National University School of Medicine. She moved to San Francisco in 1985 and completed her internal medicine residency at Highland Hospital and subsequently, a fellowship in Infectious Disease at the University of California San Francisco. Ultimately, however, she decided to dedicate herself to a career to Nephrology. She completed her Nephrology fellowship at the University of California San Francisco in 1993 and has been practicing Nephrology in Contra Costa County ever since. She also implemented the continuous veno venous hemodialysis program to John Muir, a lifesaving procedure for patients in the intensive care unit which is not available at all hospitals. Dr. Helms speaks English and Spanish.

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"He is very patient and looks out for my needs."

Business: BASS Medical Group - Sarah E. Woon MD - Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Woon is a Bay Area native who received her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She attended medical school at Wayne State University and completed her internal medicine residency at Rush University. Having an ongoing interest in kidney diseases and a desire to further her education, Dr. Woon went on to complete her nephrology fellowship at Emory University. She then practiced nephrology in Northern New Jersey. In 2013, after having the opportunity to experience medicine and life in many different parts of the country, Dr. Woon decided to move back to the Bay Area to be closer to her family. She currently practices out of BASS Medical Group’s Walnut Creek and Pittsburg offices. Dr. Woon is well versed in all aspects of kidney care including electrolyte disturbances, acute kidney injury, glomerular diseases, end-stage renal disease and dialysis management (both at home and in center). She has experience with procedures including vas cath placement, permcath removal, kidney biopsy and renal ultrasounds. She has a special interest in hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Dr. Woon is dedicated to compassionate patient care and believes that open and honest communication is key to forging an effective patient-physician partnership. She is board certified in both internal medicine and nephrology.