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Kanwal Kher, MD, Pediatric Nephrology, Walnut Creek, CA

KanwalKKherMD, MBA

Pediatric Nephrology Walnut Creek, CA

Emeritus Professor, Pediatrics, G Washington University School of Medicine & Hlth Sci

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Summary

  • Dr. Kanwal Kher is a pediatric nephrologist Walnut Creek, CA. He received his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University, India. He received his fellowship training in Nephrology at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western University, Cleveland, OH. Dr. Kher has been in practice 46 years. He is experienced in a wide variety of kidney diseases in children, dialysis and kidney transplantation. He has more than 100 publications and over 250 citings.

Education & Training

  • George Washington University School of Business
    George Washington University School of BusinessMBA, Healthcare, 2008 - 2010
  • George Washington University School of Business
    George Washington University School of BusinessMBA, Healthcare, 2008 - 2010
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityMBA, Healthcare, 2010
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Nephrology, 1978 - 1980
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1977 - 1978
  • Maulana Azad Medical College
    Maulana Azad Medical CollegeClass of 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1980 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2015 - 2021
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1993 - 2018
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1993 - 2018
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1989 - 2018
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Nephrology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:Washington DC Area Castle Connolly, 1994-2015
  • Nephrology Department at Children's National Medical Center Ranked in the "Top 16" The US News and World Report, 2014
  • "Golden Apple"-Teaching Award Children's National Medical Center and George Washington University School of Medicine, 2003
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Publications & Presentations

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Journal Articles

  • Assessment of relationship between nutrition and growth in pediatric hemodialysis patients  
    Silverstein DM, Sgambat K, Fragale M, Moylan K, McCarter RJ, Kher KK, J Ren Nutr, 1/1/2009
  • Cinacalcet is efficacious in pediatric dialysis patients  
    Silverstein DM, Kher KK, Moudgil A, Khurana M, Wilcox J, Moylan K, Pediatr Nephrol, 1/1/2008
  • Placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating omega-3 fatty acids and alternate day prednisone in patients with IgA nephropathy  
    Report of the South West Pediatric Nephrology Group, Clin J Am Soc Nephrol, 1/1/2006
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Comprehensive Assessment and Relationship Between Nutrition and Growth in Pediatric Hemodialysis Patients.
    Fragale, M., Kher, K., Moylan, K., Silverstein, D.M., Sgambat, K, 28th Annual Dialysis Conference, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2008
  • Sensipar is Efficacious and Safe in Pediatric Dialysis.
    Kher, K., Moylan, K., Silverstein, D.M., Wilcox, J., 28th Annual Dialysis Conference, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2008
  • Differential response of mycophenolate mofeteil (MMF) therapy on the clinical course of membranous glomerulonephritis (MGN) and membranoproliferative glomerulonephriti...
    Asha Moudgil, Kanwal Kher, American Society of Nephrology, San Diego, CA, 1/14/2006
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Lectures

  • Invited Speaker: "Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome-New Developments" 
    Pondicherry, India - 1/1/2010
  • Invited speaker: "Diarrheal disease and dehydration-A global view" 
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2009
  • Invited Speaker: "Global Conflict Management" 
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2006

Other

  • Kidney Failure in Children" (30 minute documentary) 
    Kher KK, Discovery Channel (Producer)
    1/1/1995

Authored Content

  • Clinical Pediatric Nephrology, 3rd Edition1/1/2017

Press Mentions

  • Clinical Decision Support Tool Increases Pediatric AKI Testing
    Clinical Decision Support Tool Increases Pediatric AKI TestingOctober 4th, 2019
  • Using Big Data Analytics for Patient Safety, Hospital Acquired Conditions
    Using Big Data Analytics for Patient Safety, Hospital Acquired ConditionsAugust 6th, 2018
  • Malnutrition in Chronic Kidney Disease
    Malnutrition in Chronic Kidney DiseaseJune 20th, 2018