West Coast Kidney Institute Diablo Clinical Research Site

Location & Contact Information

Address: 2222 East Street, Suite 365, Concord, CA 94520

Practice Phone: 925-686-1230

Research Staff Phone: (888) 219-3294

Fax: 925-686-8443

Facility features

  • Dedicated research space (located within community-based nephrology clinic) including workstations for study coordinators and monitors
  • Temperature monitored, secured cold storage (refrigerator, freezer)
  • Temperature monitored ambient storage space
  • On-site lab draw and centrifuge
  • Close proximity to ancillary services, including ambulatory surgical center and dialysis units

Clinical trials and services available

We are currently enrolling patients in the following clinical trials:

Principal Investigator

Edward Kim, MD, MPH, MHS

Edward Kim, MD, MPH, MHS

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Dr. Kim received the Osler Teaching Award at Johns Hopkins University and was nominated for the String of Pearls Award at Georgetown University Hospital. He is medical director of Fresenius San Miguel Dialysis Unit. He bases his medical care on his public health background to establish a strong, reciprocal doctor/patient relationship.

  • Education:University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
  • Internship and Residency:Georgetown University Hospital
  • Nephrology Fellowship:Johns Hopkins Hospital
Rohit Sharma, MD

Rohit Sharma, MD

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Dr. Sharma is board-certified in nephrology, interventional nephrology, and internal medicine. He is President of Diablo Nephrology and serves as medical director at the Fresenius West Antioch Dialysis Unit, as well as the Diablo Dialysis Access Center.

  • Education: Maulana Azad Medical College University of Delhi
  • Internship and Residency:Mercy Hospital
  • Nephrology Fellowship: Emory University Hospitals