Amjad Mehboob, MD
Nephrologist
My specialties:
- Nephrology
Professional interests:
- Electrolyte abnormalities
- Diabetic chronic kidney disease
- Glomerulonephritis
- Onco nephrology
- Resistant hypertension
- CRRT and peritoneal dialysis
- Renal transplantation
- Long-term post kidney transplant care
Practice philosophy: Listen to your patients.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? A professional Ping Pong Player.
What is something you have learned from your patients? Many patients over the years have demonstrated amazing perseverance throughout incredible pain, suffering, and loss. They have taught me patience and to live with a posture of gratitude.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? The diversity and complexity of cases in Nephrology always enchants me. It makes me think critically.
What is your personal health goal? To stay fit and healthy.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Eat healthy and get moving.
What are you most proud of? My family and my career.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Nephrology
Awards and recognitions
- Winner of the Maine Chapter American College of Physicians poster competition: October 2020
- Recognition for Teaching Excellence, elected by medical students at Tufts University School of Medicine
- Boston, MA for the academic year 2020-21
- Maine Medical Center Nephrology Program Evaluation Committee member: 2017-2018
- Nominated twice as Best Senior Resident - ACGME-I accredited residency
- 2019 State of Maine Ping Pong Champion
Educational institutions
- Maine Medical Center - Tufts University School of Medicine
Memberships
- American Society of Nephrology
Current licenses and certifications
- Florida Medical License
- Minnesota Medical License
- Wisconsin Medical License
Residencies
- Maine Medical Center, Portland Maine
Years of experience
- 17
Additional languages spoken
- Hindi
- Urdu
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Mercy Hospital
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)