Southwest Kidney Institute | Expert Kidney Care In Arizona
Nephrology • Chandler, AZ • Since 1980 • 40+ locations
About
Southwest Kidney Institute (SKI) is a private, nationally recognized nephrology group based in Arizona that has provided kidney care since 1980. With more than 60 board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians across 40+ locations in Arizona, SKI offers comprehensive kidney disease management, including early intervention, dialysis, transplant support, and clinical research. Their services cover education, prevention, and treatment for acute and chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, hypertension, and related vascular access needs. SKI operates about 4 offices in Arizona (Phoenix and Tempe areas) and emphasizes high-quality renal care and patient resources. Contact: ea@swkidney.com; 480-610-6100 / 1-480-969-8714.
Clinic Type
Nephrology
Address
2610 N 3rd St, Phoenix, Arizona 85004, US
Phone
480-610-6100
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Telehealth
https://swkidney.com/telehealth-information/
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp (Brand Page): 2.2/5 (73 reviews)
- Trustpilot: 2.6/5 (6 reviews)
- Birdeye (Aggregate): 4.7/5 (434 reviews)
Patients praise
- Access to board-certified and fellowship-trained nephrologists
- Recognized quality performance metrics (CMS/MIPS)
- Some patients report positive, long-term relationships with specific doctors
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching office staff via telephone
- Concerns regarding administrative and billing errors
- Complaints about long wait times for appointments
- Reports of perceived incompetence or poor communication from staff
- Issues with provider continuity and unauthorized changes of doctors
"The STAFF... is absolutely incompetent! Trying to get a human on the phone is next to impossible..."
— Yelp review"My husband has been a patient of Dr Paul Lui's for over 2 decades. He is a most knowledgable nephrologist."
— Trustpilot reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- SKI Centers - Southwest Kidney Institute Locations — Oct 15, 2025
- Nephrology Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ | Kidney Doctors — Oct 22, 2025
- Dr. Shefali Gupta, MD | Nephrologist in Arizona — Oct 27, 2025
- Aslam Pervez, MD - Nephrology - Optum — Jan 2, 2026
- Meenakshi Sambharia | Nephrologist in Gilbert & Warner — Oct 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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AKDHC (Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center) is a private nephrology-focused center with 3 offices in Arizona, including a location in Chandler (Phoenix area). They specialize in kidney disease, hypertension, transplant, and related research, offering expert care across 60+ locations in the state. Notable details: - Services: nephrology/kidney disease treatment, hypertension management, transplantation, research - Locations: 3 U.S. offices (including Phoenix area; Lake Havasu City listed as HQ) - Team & size: small organization (about 6 employees) with clinical, administrative, and research roles - Website and presence: akdhc.com; solid online traffic with strong US presence - Contact: main phone numbers 602-997-0484 and 602-944-6882 If you’re specifically seeking a nephrologist in Chandler, AKDHC is a relevant option within the Arizona network and offers kidney disease and hypertension care, with Phoenix-area offices that may serve Chandler patients. For precise physician availability in Chandler, it’s best to contact their offices directly or visit their website for provider listings and appointment options.
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