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Kidney Specialist Inc.

What we can help with

Kidney care, in plain language

From early kidney disease through dialysis and hospital care — here's how our nephrologists can help, whether you're newly referred or managing a long-term condition.

A nephrologist going over lab results with an older adult patient

Kidney health

Protecting your kidney function and slowing disease progression, from early warning signs through advanced stages.

  • CKD staging and long-term management (Stages 1–5)
  • Diabetic kidney disease and glomerular disease monitoring
  • Hypertensive nephrosclerosis prevention
  • Renal diet guidance and medication adjustments

Living well on dialysis

Guiding you through every step of dialysis — choosing the right type, preparing access, and ongoing physician oversight.

  • Outpatient hemodialysis prescription and physician rounds
  • Peritoneal dialysis evaluation and training support
  • Vascular access planning and surgical coordination
  • Medical directorship oversight at regional outpatient dialysis centers

Blood pressure & heart health

Getting hard-to-control high blood pressure under control, and managing the fluid and mineral balance your kidneys regulate.

  • Resistant and secondary hypertension management
  • Renovascular disease and renal artery stenosis care
  • Fluid retention and severe edema control
  • Electrolyte and mineral-bone metabolism balance

Hospital care

If you're hospitalized with a sudden kidney problem, our physicians consult directly with your hospital care team.

  • Inpatient consultations at Saint Agnes and Community Regional
  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) rapid intervention
  • Hospital discharge follow-up and transition planning
  • Inpatient hemodialysis and CRRT management support

Outpatient dialysis leadership

Madera Kidney Center

Dr. Sheikh Mohammad Masood, MD serves as Medical Director at the Madera Kidney Center, overseeing hemodialysis quality, vascular access coordination, and monthly physician rounds.

Call (559) 661-1965