About Our Division
The Division of Nephrology-Hypertension at UC San Diego is a preeminent academic nephrology division.
Dr. Joachim Ix leads the team as Chief of the division. Along with Dr. Ix, the Division consists of over 25 full-time faculty members engaged in patient care, education, and innovation in kidney medicine. In-patient nephrology care is centered at our hospitals in the La Jolla and Hillcrest neighborhoods in San Diego, but is not limited there.
Our goal is to bring outstanding nephrology care to the San Diego community broadly, and nephrology clinics and care of our patients occurs across San Diego county. We welcome you to explore our division's dynamic work in patient care, research, education, and policy.
Recruitment Open for Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Adjunct, In-Residence, Clinical X) Kidney Transplantation
The Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Division of Nephrology-Hypertension is recruiting Academic Transplant Nephrologists for faculty positions.
The UC San Diego Kidney Transplant program is the oldest and largest kidney transplant program in San Diego performing over 170 kidney transplants in 2023. The Division continues to expand its clinical care for recipients of deceased donors, living donors, and multiorgan transplants.
The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.
Nephrology News
Nationally Ranked
UC San Diego Health recently ranked No. 1 among hospitals in San Diego, and among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Also in the 2020 report, 10 Adult Specialties within the UC San Diego Health System were Nationally Ranked, including Nephrology.
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