We Care For You
Our physicians are experts in the management of kidney disease, including electrolyte abnormalities, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerular, autoimmune, home and in center renal replacement therapies, pre/post-transplant management, hypertension, and kidney stone prevention just to name a few. We realize how difficult a diagnosis of kidney disease can be and we are here to help navigate you through the complexities of such specialized care.
Partnerships
We have partnered with the following organizations and institutions to bring you optimal care right here in Orange County

Lucia Clara, MSN

Joyce Chung

Amer E. Jabara
MD
Medical School University of Southern California
Internship University of California, San Diego
Residency University of California, San Diego
Fellowship University of California, San Diego
Dr. Jabara is the current president of NSMG and has previously served as the chair of the department of Nephrology for St Joseph Hospital. He is currently the medical director of the inpatient renal replacement therapy program for St Joseph Hospital and outpatient St Joseph Hospital Sister Elizabeth Renal Center. He is well regarded among his colleagues for the dedication and care he provides to the most complex patients.

Glenn Chiang
MD, PhD
Medical Education St. Louis University School of Medicine
Internship University of California, Irvine
Residency University of California, Irvine
Fellowship University of California, Irvine
Dr. Chiang received a PhD in public health before going on to Medical School. He completed his post graduate medical education at the University of California, Irvine before joining NSMG in 1998. He is well regarded by his patients and he is the current Chair of the Division of Nephrology for Hoag Memorial Hospital Newport Beach.

Linh L. Thong
MD
Medical School George Washington University
Internship University of California, Davis
Residency University of California, Davis
Fellowship University of California, Irvine
Dr. Thong joined NSMG in 2011 after completing her Nephrology & Hypertension Fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. She currently serves as the director of the NSMG outpatient clinical laboratory. Well loved by her patients she is known for taking that extra time to clearly explain medical jargon and conditions to her patients.

Sarah J. Lee
MD, PhD
Medical Education Johns Hopkins University
Internship Johns Hopkins Hospital
Residency University of California Los Angeles (Neurology & Internal Medicine)
Fellowship University of California, San Diego
Dr. Lee has both a PhD and MD from John Hopkins. After completing an internal medicine residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, she found her true passion in Nephrology. She completed her fellowship at the University of California, San Diego before joining NSMG in 2012. She is currently serves as the vice-chair of the Division of Nephrology at Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital.
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